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***HSU response to Health commission of inquiry***
The Health Services Union will respond to the NSW Government’s announcement of a special commission of inquiry into NSW health spending.
Who: HSU NSW Secretary, Gerard Hayes
When: Today, 10:30am
Where: Behind state parliament, Hospital Road, Sydney
Contact: Nick Lucchinelli 0422229032
Political, Union
MEDIA ALERT ***HSU response to Health commission of inquiry***
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