Tuesday, 5 May 2026

 Tim BULL (Gippsland East) (14:02): I want to raise a number of issues with the new Minister for Health from within both her and my electorates. These issues are all matters that I have raised previously that we have had no action on. Bairnsdale hospital needs a new lift; the current one breaks down, meaning those needing critical care are often forced to negotiate stairs in their beds. Public dental waiting lists are out of control and the voucher system fails. A new ED is required at the hospital ‍– stage 1 of a new hospital – to meet current and future needs and to assist with ambulance ramping and response times. We were promised a mental health and wellbeing hub in Orbost – where is it? An outreach service is not what was promised. Buchan Bush Nursing Centre needs the funds for a new facility, having been refused funding twice. I ask that the new minister address these issues in her own electorate.