SA Pathology

The Hon. E.S. BOURKE (15:22): Supplementary: if your review does come back highlighting that regional services should be privatised, will you, like the Labor government, rule out privatising regional services?

The Hon. S.G. WADE (Minister for Health and Wellbeing) (15:22): As I said, we are committing to SA Pathology pursuing efficiencies. If SA Pathology can pursue efficiencies, then local boards will not be given the opportunity to seek alternative providers. My understanding is that the Treasurer has given assurance to employee organisations that, if the efficiencies can be delivered, alternative providers won't be sought.