National exposure of drug problems on the North-West Coast and a lack of rehabilitation services is a big wake-up call for the Government and Health Minister Michael Ferguson, according to Shadow Health Minister Rebecca White.
Ms White said the ABC Four Corners program last night gave an alarming insight into the horrible impact illicit drugs are having on regional and rural communities.
“Despite Michael Ferguson’s own admission that drug rehabilitation services are inadequate, he has still done nothing,” Ms White said.
“What’s worse is that despite the mounting evidence Mr Ferguson says he is not going to rush or fast track any improvements to services as his review drags on.
“Mr Ferguson said the review would take ‘weeks’ not months and his time is well and truly up. Tasmanian communities want action not words.
“Mr Ferguson says he is continuing to monitor increasing levels of concern but that’s no longer good enough.
“Why is the review taking so long when the problem is staring him in the face?”
Rebecca White MP Shadow Health Minister
