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Marty Silk

Qld govt defends health building blowouts

Yvette D'Ath's spokesperson likened blowouts to those experienced by "mum and dad renovators". (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The Queensland government has defended a forecast $154 million overspend on hospital and health construction projects after the opposition attacked it for not being as prudent as home renovators.

Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said spending on 16 projects across the state would total $658.5 million this financial year compared to the $504.6 million forecast, in response to a question on notice in parliament.

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