Thread by @SenKimCarr

Today in @AuSenate hearings into the govt attempt to repeal the medevac laws. First up is @amapresident, @drkerrynphelps, @NeelaJan, @sara_townend followed by @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP. @AustralianLabor position on this Bill is to oppose. #auspol
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@AuSenate @amapresident @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP @AustralianLabor Speaking right now is @amapresident on medevac laws. Has just told us that Medevac is working well. #auspol
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@AuSenate @amapresident @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP @AustralianLabor And right now @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend giving evidence to @AuSenate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee on medevac law #auspol
"Process is working... If medevac is repealed we will return to a slow, unpredictable transfer system"

@AuSenate @amapresident @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP @AustralianLabor According to @drkerrynphelps , "the system was broken and the only effective solution was legislation" #auspol #medevac

@AuSenate @amapresident @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP @AustralianLabor "As doctors we fear a return to a slow, unpredictable and dangerous transfer system and further unnecessary deaths. Senators you have an opportunity to back the medical profession and help my colleagues prevent unnecessary deaths" @drkerrynphelps #auspol #medevac

@AuSenate @amapresident @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP @AustralianLabor No #medevac applicants have been challenged or refused entry on security grounds according to @NeelaJan #auspol

@AuSenate @amapresident @drkerrynphelps @NeelaJan @sara_townend @RACGP @TheRACP @RANZCP @AustralianLabor Shocking figures on the physical and mental health of people part of the #medevac process from @NeelaJan #auspol