Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In Western Australia at St John of God Midland Hospital in Perth with Simi Harsimranjeet Sidhu and her newborn baby, Amber. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Jason Edwards.

Safe seat syndrome? Why some hospitals get upgrades and others miss out

By: Anam Bilgrami and Henry Cutler in Industry & Reform, Top Stories April 22, 2025 0

On his campaign trail, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged $200 million to upgrade St John of God Midland Public Hospital in Perth. He promised more beds and operating theatres, and a redesigned obstetrics and neonatal unit.

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