2044-13 Federal funding cuts to Queensland Health

Eligibility - Residents of the State of Queensland
Principal Petitioner:
Samuel Cox MP
PO Box 94
Thuringowa Qld 4817
Total Signatures - 181
Sponsoring Member: The Clerk of the Parliament
Posting Date: 21/01/2013
Closing Date: 08/02/2013
Tabled Date: 05/03/2013
Referred to: Hon Lawrence Springborg MP on 06/03/2013
Responded By: Hon Lawrence Springborg MP on 22/03/2013
TO: The Honourable the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly of Queensland

Queensland Residents draws to the attention of the House: the reduction in Commonwealth health funding to Queensland Health by $103 million in 2012-13 and its effect on health services and jobs in the Townsville Hospital Health services region.

Your petitioners, therefore, request the House to: approach the Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan and request the reversal of this decision and reinstatement of funding.