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Archive for May 19th, 2023
‘Action needed on staffing’ after 24 hour nurses shifts
The nurses union says action is needed to address staffing issues after two staff worked 24-hour shifts at a major Perth hospital. May 19, 2023 Nurses working 24-hour shifts at a major WA hospital demonstrates the risks facing staff and patients in the public health system amid ongoing staffing pressures, a union says. Unplanned sick leave […]
Domestic violence charges dropped against state MP
Expelled WA Labor Party member Ben Dawkins has had charges dropped for breaching a domestic violence order. May 19, 2023 Prosecutors have dropped seven charges for breaching family violence restraining orders against newly sworn-in West Australian MP Ben Dawkins after he changed his plea from guilty to not guilty. The 51-year-old, who was preparing to […]