Thursday, 19 March 2026

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (09:47): I also want very much to pay homage to a wonderful group of medical professionals in Leongatha. Leongatha has had an unprecedented interruption of its GP services, which blindsided community as well as the doctors and administrators. I just want to congratulate Dr Cassie Zhou, who has established a new clinic in record time with the support of Louise Sparkes, the CEO of Leongatha Hospital, and many, many others. It has been a very difficult time for our community, and I want to pay homage to the administrative officers in the background, to the other GPs who have supported Cassie and to the community for hanging in there, as well as the Long Street clinic, Z Medicals and all the other surrounding towns that took up the workload during this difficult time. Thank you very much for your service. We are truly indebted to you, and we look forward to positive health outcomes for our community going forward.