Budget 2019 health funds 'silent' for Northern Tasmania

Jessica Willard
Updated May 23 2019 - 8:24pm, first published 7:30pm
CONCERNED: Australian Medical Association vice president John Davis said the health budget was silent on funds for the North. Pictures: Matt Dennien
CONCERNED: Australian Medical Association vice president John Davis said the health budget was silent on funds for the North. Pictures: Matt Dennien

In spite of promising a record $8.1 billion spend for health, Thursday's state budget offered little to no new investments to ensure Tasmania will be able to keep up with increased demand, according to peak bodies.

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Jessica Willard

Jessica Willard

Senior Journalist and Health Reporter

Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.

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