In the News: No response over call for hospital business case transparency

Augusta Margaret River Times 11 July 2025

Summary
Bevan Eatts, MLA for Warren–Blackwood, has criticised the State Government for withholding the business case and master plan for the redevelopment of Margaret River Hospital. Despite raising the issue in Parliament and highlighting the region's growth pressures, the Government has not committed to a release timeline or responded publicly.

Key Points

• Bevan Eatts called for the release of the “top secret” business case guiding hospital redevelopment.

• Concerns raised over Labor’s failure to prioritise the project in recent election and budget announcements.

• Eatts accused the Government of lacking urgency and transparency, stating: “Margaret River Hospital has been stretched beyond capacity for years.”

• The Health Infrastructure Minister, John Carey, is reportedly being consulted but no timeframe has been provided.

• The Government did not respond to media questions about the project this week.