The petition of residents of the State of Queensland draws to the attention of the House that residents of the Bundaberg Region need a new Level 5 hospital to improve the provision of medical care in their local community. The benefits of a new Level 5 hospital include:

1. Improved health outcomes through treatment closer to where people live;
2. Reduced travel costs for patients, families and governments;
3. Less hardship and stress for people who currently have to travel to Brisbane;
4. Employment of skilled medical professionals in the Bundaberg Region which will attract new residents, help to retain existing professionals and deliver local economic benefits;
5. Develop medical training capability;
6. Invigorate construction activity, boost employment and attract other investment.
   

Your petitioners therefore request the House to prioritise funding to build a new Level 5 hospital in Bundaberg.