Thursday, 4 June 2026

 Dylan WIGHT (Tarneit) (14:36): (1669) My question is to the Minister for Health Infrastructure. How much will patient capacity increase with the expansion of the Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department? Werribee Mercy’s ED is being delivered as part of a $280 million investment from the Allan Labor government to boost the ED’s capacity, with a further $95 million investment to support its opening in the growing western suburbs. We are also committed to continuing to deliver for our incredible healthcare workers and staff, including in the record health sector investment through the 2026–27 Victorian budget. $76 million will go towards strengthening and supporting the healthcare workforce to cater for the infrastructure expansions. I am proud to be part of a government that is investing in essential healthcare infrastructure, resources and educational pathways that will result in better care for families and better support for healthcare workers in Tarneit.