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Fears over anti-Catholic bias as government rips up hospital contract
The ACT Government has trashed the sanctity of Australian property rights with a rash and heavy-handed takeover of the Catholic-run Calvary Hospital in Canberra, writes Senator Matt Canavan. Source: The Courier Mail.
Canavan introduces bill to force ACT to hold Calvary inquiry
Queensland LNP Senator Matt Canavan has introduced a bill to force the ACT Government to hold an inquiry into its compulsory takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
Former PM slates Albanese’s stance on Calvary Hospital takeover
Former prime minister John Howard has called the ACT Government’s forced takeover of the Catholic-run Calvary Public Hospital Bruce the greatest assault on the principle of private ownership he has seen in Australia. Source: The Weekend Australian.
Coalition fails to launch inquiry into takeover of Calvary Hospital
The Coalition has failed in a bid to establish a Senate inquiry into the ACT Government’s forced takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
Coalition seeks crossbench support for Calvary Senate inquiry
The Coalition is urging the Senate crossbench to “give ACT residents a voice” as it seeks support for a Senate inquiry into the ACT Government’s forced takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
Calvary to put staff at centre of transition following court decision
Calvary has expressed disappointed at the ACT Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss the application challenging the validity of the ACT Government’s attempt to compulsorily acquire Calvary Public Hospital and says it will continue to put its staff at the centre of the transition. Source: Catholic Voice.
Court dismisses Calvary bid to block ‘hostile’ takeover
The ACT Supreme Court has dismissed a bid to block what had been described as a “hostile” takeover of Calvary Hospital, paving the way for the territory government to acquire the public hospital. Source: Canberra Times.
Calvary offered ACT Government land, new hospital before talks broke down
Calvary Public Hospital offered the ACT Government four hectares on which to build a new facility before negotiations over the forced takeover broke down, correspondence between the parties reveals. Source: The Australian.
Calvary Health Care asks ACT Supreme Court to block ‘hostile’ takeover
The ACT Government is set to learn within days whether it can proceed with what has been described as a “hostile” takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.