Transforming Health

The Hon. S.G. WADE (14:24): I have a supplementary question. The minister has indicated 'as soon as possible', but in relation to not just the resolution issue but the implementation of the establishment of the alternative accommodation, within what time frame is the CEO of CALHN's alternative accommodation likely to become available?

The Hon. P. MALINAUSKAS (Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Substance Abuse) (14:24): I thank the honourable member for his supplementary question, albeit not necessarily arising from my original answer. Again, what I would state is that the CEO of CALHN is working incredibly hard to see a resolution of this issue as soon as possible. I have asked for, and continue to receive, regular updates on this because this is something we would like to have resolved, but these things do take a bit of time. My hesitation in providing or announcing a time line is through the appropriate level of caution being applied to ensure that we get the right outcome here, and not just a rushed one.