'If people would like to pray for me that's fine', Stephen-Smith says

Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture by Karleen Minney

The ACT's Health Minister says she is prepared to speak with staff at Calvary Public Hospital Bruce about the government's decision to forcibly acquire the hospital, but Calvary would have to invite her.

Rachel Stephen-Smith also said she expected the Catholic Church would mount a campaign against the government's decision but said she was surprised at some of the church's rhetoric.