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(4) No. The Territory is on track to meet the target of 14,000 elective surgeries.

(5) No. The Territory is on track to meet the target of 14,000 elective surgeries.

(6) It is anticipated that approximately 7,000 surgeries will take place over the second half of 2018-19.

(7) Yes.

(8) Record levels of funding have been allocated by the ACT Government to achieve 14,000 elective surgeries this year. In addition, extra resources have been provided where necessary and practicable to achieve targets. In areas of high demand, strategies have been put in place to work with specific surgeons where practicable to provide extra surgical resources. These areas include Vascular, Ear Nose and Throat, Oral maxillofacial surgery, Gynaecology, Plastics, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Urology and Paediatric surgery.

Minister for Health and Wellbeing—briefing
(Question No 2133)

Mrs Dunne asked the Minister for Health and Wellbeing, upon notice, on 15 February 2019:

(1) What is the derivation of each number in the columns headed “Existing #” and “Project #” in relation to the ministerial brief number GBC18/174, dated 22 March 2018, specifically the table at paragraph 8 on page 3.

(2) For each number in the columns headed “Net Growth” and “Total Canberra Hospital” what formula was used to calculate it.

(3) If the formulae vary, why do they vary.

(4) Did the brief explain all formulae variations; if not (a) why and (b) why did the Minister sign off on a brief with unexplained formulae variations.

(5) Is the table correct in all aspects.

(6) If the table is not correct in all aspects, will the Minister attach a corrected version to the answer to this question; if not, why.

Ms Fitzharris: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

The intent of the table in the brief was to outline the increase in beds, spaces and rooms, as a result of a proposed point-in-time solution for the project (subject to further planning and early design for the project).

It is important to note that the table in the brief does not reflect a final proposed project solution. The project is still proceeding through detailed planning and early design phases to inform final recommendations for the Government.


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