Health infrastructure—Regions—Albany Health Campus
255. Mr Scott Leary to the Minister for Health:
The minister's government promised that by early 2027, a $60 million expansion of Albany Health Campus with additional staff would be operational, yet just $1 million has been allocated in this year's budget. How will her government ensure that the $60 million upgrade will be operational by 2027 without it being included in this year's budget?
Ms Meredith Hammat replied:
I thank the member for the question. We are really proud of the work that we are doing on health infrastructure. We are delivering a big program of work right across the state. The budget allocated money for the planning of that important project. The planning will inform the decisions that need to be made about funding. But I suggest that, in future, the member direct questions of that nature to the Minister for Health Infrastructure.
256. Mr Scott Leary to the Minister for Health:
I have a supplementary question. Is this just another example of the Cook Labor government's broken election promise?
Several members interjected.
The Speaker: Members!
Ms Meredith Hammat replied:
No, it is not. There is money committed to planning, and the planning will inform the rest of the work.
