Calvary makes a big concession in govt takeover The past month has been described as 'harrowing' for staff. The Canberra Times · Jun 13, 2023
Calvary told govt it could build hospital cheaper and quicker The negotiations have been revealed in new documents. The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2023
'Uncertainty' for clinical care if Calvary takeover is delayed The CHS boss has said the current system is inefficient. The Canberra Times · Jun 8, 2023
Calvary takeover to begin but first there is a legal challenge Calvary has applied for an injunction on the acquisition. The Canberra Times · Jun 2, 2023
Legislation passes allowing ACT government to move ahead with plans to take over Calvary Public Hospital Controversial legislation enabling the ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital is passed in the Legislative Assembly. ABC News · May 31, 2023
Calvary public hospital takeover by ACT government a ‘pre-dawn raid’, Catholic healthcare CEO says Calvary Health Care threatens legal action as government expected to pass legislation giving it power to compulsorily acquire facility The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
Calvary will launch legal action against ACT government's proposed hospital takeover With legislation giving the ACT government power to forcibly acquire Calvary's land and assets expected to pass tomorrow, chief executive Martin Bowles says it has no choice but to challenge the takeover in court. ABC News · May 30, 2023
Calvary to take legal action against forcible acquisition Legislation is expected to pass the Assembly on Wednesday. The Canberra Times · May 30, 2023
'Nothing but silence': CHS staff urged to reach out to Calvary staff Staff urged to offer support during the 'unsettled time'. The Canberra Times · May 23, 2023
Calvary still wants to negotiate with ACT government The acquisition bill is expected to pass the Assembly next week. The Canberra Times · May 23, 2023
Minister outlines timeline of decision to acquire Calvary Ms Stephen-Smith also confirmed a reason why negotiations stopped. The Canberra Times · May 11, 2023
Legislation to take over Calvary to bypass normal procedures The government has introduced the bill to allow the compulsory acquisition of the hospital. The Canberra Times · May 11, 2023
'Extremely disappointed': Forced hospital acquisition 'unexpected and unilateral', Calvary CEO says The announcement is distressing for health staff, Calvary said. The Canberra Times · May 10, 2023
Committee stands by abortion inquiry despite Calvary objection The report will not be amended or withdrawn. The Canberra Times · May 9, 2023
The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2023 No 'evidence of poor care': Calvary responds to abortion inquiry findings Calvary rejected healthcare had 'overriding religious ethos'.
The Conversation · Aug 5, 2022 Could 'virtual nurses' be the answer to aged care staffing woes? Dream on Former Health Department Chief Martin Bowles has reportedly proposed “virtual nurses” could help address the shortage of nurses in aged care.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2022 ‘Virtual’ nurses may be needed to meet 24/7 aged care staff mandate, top health executive says Former health department chief Martin Bowles says staffing crisis will get ‘harder and harder’ and sector at risk of collapse