Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament 23 June 2026 [Draft]
23 Jun 2026 · S7 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
General Question Time
Baird Family Hospital and ANCHOR Centre
I assure Mr Middleton that we remain absolutely focused on ensuring that the ANCHOR centre and the Baird family hospital open when they can operate safely and effectively.
A national oversight group, which is led by my officials, has been established to ensure that that happens as quickly as possible. The group has been established to take control of recovery planning and delivery of the Baird and ANCHOR. A key focus of the work is to establish a timeline for opening while ensuring that safety is not compromised. There are critical issues with building systems that may require redesign, but that work will determine cost and timeline. I will keep the member informed.
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The Presiding Officer
NPA
That concludes general question time.