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Health Politics

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.

Health Politics

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.

Health Politics

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.

Health Politics

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.

Health Politics

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.

First Nations Politics

Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum bill passes lower house

The legislation to set up the referendum on enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution has passed the House of Representatives. Source: ABC News.

Health Politics

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.

Health Politics

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.

First Nations Politics

No compromise needed on Voice model after Labor secures Greens’ support

The Albanese Government won’t have to compromise on its model to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and executive government after securing support from the Greens. Source: The Australian.