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John L Grove funding welcomed
Shadow Health Minister Rebecca White has welcomed the belated funding announcement for the John L Grove Centre in Launceston.
“The funding uncertainty has dragged on for far too long but the commitment from the Federal Government is welcome,” Ms White said.
“I congratulate the Health and Community Services Union, the ANMF and the community for the effective campaigning that has led to this afternoon’s announcement.
“For the staff who work at the John L Grove Centre this must be an enormous relief.
“I note with interest the Prime Minister’s announcement that the Centre will become the responsibility of the Tasmanian Government from 2017 onwards.
“We’d expect to see that decision reflected in next week’s State Budget.”
Rebecca White MP Shadow Health Minister