Qld parliament live blog: Furious health staff prepare to strike amid failed wage negotiations
The Crisafulli government copped a grilling in parliament over a leaked email debacle, but the Health Minister has dismissed it all as “innuendo and claims”.
New additions to Adult Time, Adult Crime laws are expected to pass tonight while Health Minister Tim Nicholls will address angry nurses and midwives amid the threat of industrial action.
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Originally published as Qld parliament live blog: Furious health staff prepare to strike amid failed wage negotiations
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