Renal dialysis announcement a political football in regional Qld

Sally Gall
Updated October 20 2020 - 10:10am, first published October 16 2020 - 6:00pm
Central Highlands dialysis patient Ian Williams with Gregory MP Lachlan Millar in 2019, when Mr Williams was making regular six-hour round trips to Rockhampton.
Central Highlands dialysis patient Ian Williams with Gregory MP Lachlan Millar in 2019, when Mr Williams was making regular six-hour round trips to Rockhampton.

Gregory MP Lachlan Millar has welcomed this week's announcement from the ALP of $27.8 million for 33 renal dialysis treatment spaces in regional Queensland but has asked why the government has ignored Emerald in its plan.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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