Transforming Health

The Hon. T.A. FRANKS (14:43): A supplementary: are there more, less or the same number of avoidable deaths happening now than since Transforming Health commenced?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:43): Saving lives is the core objective of health policy generally. We have seen the government demonstrate its commitment to achieving this. It is reflected in the tough policy decisions we have made in some instances regarding Transforming Health. It is also reflected in the very substantial investments that we have made into public hospitals generally.