Tuesday, 12 May 2026

 Gaelle BROAD (Northern Victoria) (13:14): (2319) My question is to the Minister for Health. Last week 11 ambulances were ramped at Bendigo Health, and I have heard from residents that have been left waiting for a bed. A man was admitted to emergency on Saturday night was still waiting for a bed on Monday evening when he was discharged and told to see his local doctor. Another resident, in her 90s – terminally ill – waited for half a day in emergency and passed away just days after. Another elderly lady was left in a wheelchair overnight as no beds were available. Albury–Wodonga hospital was 91 beds short, with people left waiting in corridors for beds. Day after day our paramedics, nurses and doctors are being asked to do more with less. What is being done to address these issues and ensure that regional Victorians can access emergency health care when they need it?