It has been more than three and a half years since the Liberal Government promised 27 mental health beds for Southern Tasmania, and they are still yet to be delivered.
Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing Anita Dow said there was still no answer on when the beds would be built.
"Today in Parliament, Health Minister Jeremy Rockliff failed to update the House on when these crucial mental health beds will be delivered," Ms Dow said.
"Over three and a half years ago, failed former Health Minister Michael Ferguson made a promise that these beds would be delivered by 2019.
"Yet, despite being pledged for delivery over two years ago, last week's Budget has pushed the completion date out to 2024.
"Tasmanians are currently struggling to access mental health inpatient services and these unacceptable delays do nothing to instil confidence in the Government's ongoing commitments to provide more mental health services to Tasmanians.
"Why do Tasmanians have to wait longer for this very important service?"
Anita Dow MP
Shadow Minister for Health, Mental Health and Wellbeing
