Health Minister denies health cuts, despite asking department to find $700m in cuts
The Tasmanian Health Minister has denied any cuts to health funding, despite a directive to find $700 million in savings. Health groups are expressing concern that these cuts will severely impact the already strained health system. The budget aims to reduce health expenditure growth to under 8 percent over four years, but critics argue that the targets are unrealistic given current demands.
- ▪Health Minister Bridget Archer claims there are no cuts to health funding despite the need to find $700 million in savings.
- ▪The Australian Medical Association has criticized the budget as unrealistic, stating it does not reflect actual spending needs.
- ▪Treasurer Eric Abetz's budget includes $1.47 billion in operational efficiencies across the public service, with the health department facing the largest share of cuts.
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Health Minister denies health cuts, despite asking department to find $700m in cutsBy state political reporter Josh DugganTopic:BudgetSat 23 May 2026 at 8:19amSat 23 May 2026 at 8:19amSat 23 May 2026 at 8:19amThere's unease in the public health sector about where the cuts will come from. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)In short: Health groups say the Tasmanian treasurer's operational efficiency program will "decimate the health system", warning it's already struggling to meet demand.Health Minister Bridget Archer has said "there are no cuts" in the budget, despite her department being ordered to scrap $700 million worth of spending.What's next?Those savings will be needed to meet the treasurer's plan of reducing growth in health expenditure to under 8 per cent over four…
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