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Richard Marles and Penny Wong say sanctions against Russia will be ramped up. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Health Services Union secretary, Gerard Hayes was pleased to note that the Minns government’s response to the commission recognised the expertise of healthcare workers and that the government was “supporting the need to replace outdated awards to recognise the critical role our members play in a modern health system”.The health minister, Ryan Park, said:Today’s response does not mark the end, but the beginning of a new chapter of reform that supports and empowers health workers; embraces preventative care; ensures hospitals meet the health needs of the community; and secures NSW’s fair share of health funding.We know the Liberals are determined to brush over this health inquiry – but they cannot rewrite their history of cuts to wages; cuts to staff; and delays in delivering the hospitals and beds our community needs and deserves. Continue reading...