Thursday, 4 May 2023

Albury Wodonga Health

Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (12:05): (122) My question is for the minister representing the Minister for Health. After my recent meeting with the mayor and the CEO of the Wodonga council, it was brought to my attention that they have been reaching out to the minister regarding the Albury-Wodonga hospital situation. While I understand that this topic offers many challenges, it is also one that I myself have previously raised with the minister. My question is: when does the minister intend to commit to a meeting with the Wodonga council to discuss its proposed solutions?

Lizzie BLANDTHORN (Western Metropolitan – Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Minister for Child Protection and Family Services) (12:06): Thank you, Ms Tyrrell, for the question. I would note that the health minister herself was born and raised in the Wodonga area, so I am sure she is particularly interested in these matters. I thank you for the question, and I will refer it to her for a response.