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Leaked Cabinet Minute raises suspicion of Mersey funding
Future of the Mersey Community Hospital has again been thrust under the spotlight tonight following revelations of a leaked Federal Government Cabinet minute.
“The Liberal Government needs to explain why the Mersey was included on the Cabinet meeting agenda,” Ms White said.
“Why would the Mersey be on the agenda when the North-West Coast has been assured the Commonwealth will continue funding the hospital?
“The Cabinet leak raises suspicion over whether the funding deal has been ratified and if the Liberals will honour their commitment to Mersey.
The Cabinet leak follows the tabling of a petition signed by 5621 people in State Parliament today expressing concern over the future of the hospital.
“It seems people on the North-West Coast have every right to be concerned.
“Tony Abbott must come clean on whether there is now a question mark over the future funding.”
Rebecca White MP Shadow Minister for Health