‘Inhumane’: ED wait time blowout for mental health patients

Vulnerable mental health patients are now waiting an average of more than 20 hours in the Royal Adelaide Hospital emergency department for a bed, with a sharp increase across the system in those languishing for 24 hours or more – which even the Health Minister describes as “unacceptable”, InDaily can reveal.

Workers compo changes amended after medical, legal backlash

The state government has ruled out approving controversial changes to workers compensation guidelines after they were criticised by the medical and legal sector, but concerns about the reforms remain.

Mifepristone is a drug used for medical abortions in Australia. Photo: Robin Marty via Flickr

Controversial abortion laws divide State Parliament

Contentious legislation to decriminalise abortion which critics say will more easily allow late-term terminations will be introduced to State Parliament this afternoon.

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‘Inhumane’: ED wait time blowout for mental health patients

Workers compo changes amended after medical, legal backlash

Controversial abortion laws divide State Parliament