More access to women's health services will be available under a re-elected Tasmanian Liberal Government, reducing the need for women and girls to travel to get the health care they need.
The Tasmanian Liberal Government will invest in a specialist women's health clinic, The Bubble, to expand services available to Tasmanian women in the North.
The expansion follows the recent investment in a new state-of-the-art surgical robot at the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), which will deliver better quality health care.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff said the Tasmanian Liberal Government is getting on with the job, ensuring women, girls and their families in the North and North West of Tasmania have access to world-class health care without having to travel.
"Our partnership with The Bubble will enable them to expand the services they provide Tasmanian women, as well as attract more doctors and staff to the region," the Premier said.
"This critical clinic provides essential services to women and girls of all ages, from antenatal care to pelvic health services and treatment of gynaecological conditions, as well as management of menopause symptoms.
"While Labor and the Greens argue, we've been getting on with delivering better health care. And we've got more to do. But here's the truth: we can't finish the job without a majority Liberal Government."
Minister for Women, Jo Palmer, said a re-elected Government has already committed to, and funded, a new surgical robot at the LGH, which will enable gynaecological and other precision procedures.
"Endometriosis affects one in seven women, and the impact can be devastating, from crippling pain right through to infertility," Minister Palmer said.
"A new surgical robot at the LGH will enable specialists to perform complex procedures with more precision, flexibility, and control than is possible with conventional techniques, which means better outcomes for Tasmanian women.
"We have a plan to boost women's healthcare right across Tasmania, and it's working. That's what Jeremy Rockliff and the Liberal team are offering: a clear plan, a united team, and the leadership to get on with it."
The surgical robot is expected to be installed and operating at the LGH later this year.
As part of our commitment to women's health in Tasmania, we're already delivering funding to boost endometriosis awareness and diagnosis, building a new Tasmanian Breast Care Centre at the Royal Hobart Hospital's Liverpool Street Clinics and extending prescriptions for the oral contraceptive pill.
A majority Liberal Government is the only way to keep Tasmania moving forward with certainty, stability, and efficiency.
Let's get on with it and let's finish the job, for Tasmania.
