Queensland's government has unveiled plans to tackle what it describes as a "broken" health system after a scathing audit report.
Record ambulance ramping, worsening waitlists and a $2 billion maintenance backlog were revealed in a Queensland Audit Office report, described by the new premier and health minister as one of the previous government's worst legacies.
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"As far as auditor-general reports go, it doesn't get much more damning than this," Premier David Crisafulli said, emphasising the government's commitment to addressing the longstanding issues.
"If we don't maintain the assets we have, it will cost Queenslanders far more in the years ahead," he told media on Thursday.
An opposition spokesperson has defended the previous Labor government, saying the audit acknowledges "record investment, more frontline workers and more beds".
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