LNP criticises Govt for high rates of 'ramping' in ERs

The Liberal National Party is criticising the state government for the high ‘ramping’ rates in hospital emergency departments. 

Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath defended the system and called it ‘one of the world’s best’, and that last financial year it was reported that all critical patients were seen within clinically recommended time frames.

Senate Inquiry into Afghanistan evacuation

The Senate has unanimously signed approval for an inquiry into Australia’s deployment in Afghanistan over the past twenty years and the subsequent military withdrawal.

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie is responsible for pushing the investigation, and said that "while there’s lots to be proud about, we clearly didn’t achieve the outcome we wanted."

Research finds NSW could hit 40,000 cases daily if not managed properly

New research by the University of Sydney shows under current settings and restrictions in NSW, the state could reach up to six thousand cases per day by October.

Research leader, Dr Mikhail Prokopenko said the data supports Gladys Berejiklian’s plans to keep some restrictions in place after lockdown is lifted  in November once eighty percent of Australia’s eligible population is vaccinated.