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Government investments in healthcare, including increased staffing, infrastructure development, and nurse-to-patient ratios, are highlighted.
🟡 Medium · Speech26 February 2026 · 637 words
WA's government touts increased healthcare investment, staffing, and improved nurse-to-patient ratio
Healthcare staffing increased by 36% since 2021; nurse-to-patient ratios rolled out.
“We make no apology for increasing our health workforce by 36%. That is what Labor governments do.”
👍 positive· informative🌡️ warm
Members who spoke
Hamilton, EmilyHammat, Meredith
Topics
healthcarestaffinggovernment investment
· 26 February 2026
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