Healthcare workforce
Paul MERCURIO (Hastings) (10:46): On another matter, I met with six local nurses in my office last week. It was hard to hear their stories. They are burnt out, they are tired, they are understaffed and they are losing experienced work colleagues. They are spending more time doing paperwork than they are with their patients, and they are deeply concerned. I want to say to Kat, Mara, Lisa, Keiran and Sheree, I hear you loud and clear and I will continue to advocate for you.