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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

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Stephen-Smith claims 'significant legal precedent' for Calvary acquisition

She said the goal was always to agree on 'just terms' for the acquisition.

The Canberra Times

Free walk-in X-rays a first for the ACT

The imaging service is located at the Weston Creek Community Health Centre.

The Canberra Times

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ACT govt to pass acquisition bill as Calvary pursues legal action

A fiery debate is under way in the territory's parliament.

The Canberra Times

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

'Nothing but silence': CHS staff urged to reach out to Calvary staff

Staff urged to offer support during the 'unsettled time'.

The Canberra Times

Calvary still wants to negotiate with ACT government

The acquisition bill is expected to pass the Assembly next week.

The Canberra Times

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Ngunnawal custodians reassured over recognition, Stephen-Smith says

'Really strong emotions' were expressed at a meeting with Ngunnawal custodians.

The Canberra Times

'A terrible precedent': Doctors feel 'disrespected' over Calvary acquisition

'A lot of staff are not going to transition to ... Canberra Health Services.'

The Canberra Times

'Draconian': Police could be called for Calvary acquisition

But the government has no intention of using the powers.

The Canberra Times

Govt awaits invite to quell Calvary takeover tensions

The government has not been invited to chat with staff.

The Canberra Times

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

The minister says she is surprised at the rhetoric from the church.

The Canberra Times

Minister outlines timeline of decision to acquire Calvary

Ms Stephen-Smith also confirmed a reason why negotiations stopped.

The Canberra Times

Legislation to take over Calvary to bypass normal procedures

The government has introduced the bill to allow the compulsory acquisition of the hospital.

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ACT government to take over Calvary Public Hospital to make way for new $1b northside hospital

Calvary's Catholic owners say it is "extremely disappointed" by the government's plans to take over the jointly managed hospital and build a new one.

The Canberra Times

'Ethically, it's wrong': Questions over timing of Calvary acquisition

The territory will take control and ownership of the Bruce hospital from Little Company of Mary.

ABC News

Kids in state care left with carers who haven't got working with vulnerable people check

Child safety departments knowingly leave some children with carers who have had serious concerns raised about them, insiders say. In some states, foster and kinship carers don't even have a working with children check.

The Canberra Times

Liberals take royal commission call to Barr

A motion will be moved in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

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The Canberra Times

Support grows for inquiry into ACT's health system

The Canberra Liberals have called for a health royal commission.

The Canberra Times

Ngambri settlement risks 'dangerous precedent': Ngunnawal custodians

Ngunnawal custodians called for a meeting with the ACT government.

The Canberra Times

Flexible work in health system needs to be considered, plan says

The strategy said workforce planning was "insufficient".

The Canberra Times

Demolition proposal for new hospital pathology facility open to public

Buildings 6 and 23 are to be demolished for the new building.

ABC News

Ngambri people consider claiming native title over land in Canberra following ACT government apology

The government apologised to Ngambri custodians this week for the "hurt and distress" it caused by failing to acknowledge their traditional links to Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Native title claim an option in quest for Ngambri recognition

Recognition is a "complex issue", the Indigenous Affairs Minister said.

The Canberra Times

More staff could leave as fetal medicine unit contracts for ultrasounds services

The government rejects the roles are being outsourced.

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