But the health ministers’ joint statement was all about monitoring and reassurance with not much detail on how the crisis is being addressed.
The federal government knew a year ago that a shortage of IV fluid was a possibility, according to opposition health spokesperson Senator Anne Ruston, as Friday’s health ministers’ meeting promised continue monitoring the situation.
Senator Ruston released a statement on Friday claiming that Finance Minister Katy Gallagher had admitted that the Albanese Government became aware of the impending shortage more than a year ago.
“There are serious and immediate questions to be answered by our health ministers, including why it has taken so long to act and…
