Question to the Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research:-

  1. What was the total operating budget for the Sydney Local Health District in each of the past five financial years?
  2. What was the total budget for nursing hours in the Sydney Local Health District in each of the past five financial years?
  3. Is it correct that as of March this year, there is no contingent operational funding for staffing in the Sydney Local Health District following last season’s particularly bad flu season, leaving hospitals in the Area understaffed?
  4. For each month in the 2017-2018, what has been the total FTE staffing levels and budget for nurses, doctors and clinical staff in the Sydney Local Health District?