Wednesday, 4 March 2026

 Natalie HUTCHINS (Sydenham) (10:25): I would like to highlight the growing number of women who have been affected by the serious medical negligence of Dr Simon Gordon. After last week’s ABC Four Corners program by Louise Milligan – and can I thank her for her great journalism – I was contacted by a friend of mine Sarah Hayden, who herself was a victim and who has set up a group to help women advocate on behalf of all victims. These women have experienced profound physical, psychological and reproductive harm at the hands of a greedy narcissist. May he burn in hell one day. They need support. They need access to information. They need assistance from medical professionals to review medical records without cost, and they need our advocacy in this place to make sure that this never happens again. Can I thank the Minister for Health and Minister for Women, because she understands women deserve support during this difficult time. We know Dr Simon Gordon’s past patients have questions and concerns. That is why we have established a dedicated phone line delivered by Women’s Health Victoria. I will just read out that number: 9664 9330. It is for any victims that may need assistance. This comes in addition to us referring allegations to Victoria Police, updating clinical guidelines.