Aboriginal leaders in bureaucratic wedge over decaying clinic

The State Government says that a SA Health-owned building with mould and asbestos and used by an Aboriginal health clinic in Ceduna poses “no serious health risks” and is safe to occupy, and funding a replacement for the 50-year-old site is a federal responsibility.

Liberals demand new RAH safety report

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt weighed into the South Australian election campaign this morning, demanding Jay Weatherill release a safety accreditation report for the new Royal Adelaide Hospital.

A file image of new health minister Greg Hunt with predecessor Sussan Ley. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch

Turnbull appoints new health minister

Greg Hunt has immediately sought to turn around the Turnbull government’s troubled reputation in the health portfolio, pledging his support for Medicare.