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Hospital takeover faces significant hurdle in Supreme Court
The planned compulsory acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce faces its most significant hurdle with the Supreme Court today to consider a push for an injunction. Source: Canberra Times.
Catholic ethos makes hospital more than a facility: Archbishop Prowse
“Efficiency had won, but humanity had lost,” Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse said as he met Calvary Public Hospital Bruce staff less than 24 hours after legislation passed for the ACT Government’s forced takeover of the hospital. Source: Catholic Voice.
Legal battle looms as Calvary Health Care challenges hospital takeover
Calvary Health Care has told the ACT Supreme Court it plans to apply for an injunction to stop the Government from forcibly acquiring the Catholic-owned Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: ABC News.
ACT Parliament passes bill enabling takeover of Calvary hospital
Legislation to enable the compulsory acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce by the ACT Government has passed the territory’s Legislative Assembly after a day of acrimonious debate. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Calvary preparing for legal action against ACT Government
Calvary is ready to take legal action against the ACT Government over its proposed acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital, stating the “unrealistic timeline” has distressed staff and could put patients at risk. Source: Catholic Voice.
Albanese supports ACT Government on Calvary acquisition
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has intervened in the increasingly bitter dispute over the ACT Government’s forced acquisition of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, insisting it is not driven by religion. Source: Canberra Times.
Calvary calls on ACT Government to continue negotiations over hospital
Calvary wants to recommence negotiations with the ACT Government over the future of its Canberra public hospital as legislation to forcibly acquire the hospital is expected to pass next week. Source: Canberra Times.
Nuncio updating Vatican on Calvary hospital takeover plans
The Pope’s ambassador to Australia, Archbishop Charles Balvo, says he is keeping the Vatican informed about the ACT Government’s planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
Archbishop Prowse calls for new talks with ACT Government over Calvary
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has called for new discussions to “resolve difficulties respectfully” as the ACT Government’s plan to compulsorily acquire Calvary Public Hospital Bruce begins to reverberate around the country. Source: Catholic Voice.