Hospital Beds

The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:25): Supplementary question: is the minister aware that the very same management that he is relying on to do his job on Monday said that they could play a role in helping with the crisis in the health system?

The PRESIDENT: Much more preferable than screaming, Leader of the Opposition. We might actually get an answer. Minister.

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (14:26): As the honourable member said, the word was 'could'. It is completely within the power of management to open those beds if they need to.