Foundation 33inc
[2.49 p.m.] Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) - Mr President, I speak today about Foundation 33inc. and in particular the work they are doing raising funds for, and awareness of, health issues in the Tasmanian community. Since its inception in 2004 by St.LukesHealth, Foundation 33inc. - or F33 as it is also referred to - has raised more than $200 000 for charity, including organisations that receive little to no support by government funding, sponsorships or other substantial financia
Shortfall in Funding for Our State Public Hospitals
MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE Ms ARMITAGE (Launceston) (by leave) - Mr President, in accordance with the provisions of standing order 32(3)(e) I move - - That the Council does now adjourn for the purpose of discussing a matter of public importance, namely: - The apparent shortfall in funding for our state public hospitals and the ongoing difficulties within the emergency departments. It is a tough world for those working in our public hospitals, particularly our emergency dep