Thank you everyone who turned out for the Keep Our Doctors meeting last night.
Over 1000 doctors from across the state joined us either in person or online to hear the latest information on the contracts.
One thing last night was clear: together, we have come a very long way. The contracts on the table now are a world ahead of what the Government first put in front of us last year.
But it’s also clear that they’re not perfect. Many of you still have concerns – and many of those concerns stem from a lack of trust in the Government. The Government has a lot of trust to rebuild, both with doctors and the public.
The contracts are expected to go live on the Government’s website later today. This will be your opportunity to look through the contract, ask questions and decide whether it is right for you.
We will be in touch very shortly with information about the ballot that will be held to gauge doctors’ views on the contracts. We expect the ballot to take place over the coming weeks.
Whatever the decision, one thing is for sure – we will not stop campaigning for the best possible conditions for Queensland patients and doctors.
We are stronger as a result of this campaign and we will continue to use that strength to ensure Queensland’s public health system is world-class – not just for those currently in the system, but also for those to follow.
Thank you again for getting us to this point. The strength you and our Keep Our Doctors supporters have shown in the face of this dispute has been remarkable. If you missed the video of the campaign highlights last night, catch up on it here.
Keep an eye out for the new contracts today, and stay tuned.
Have a very happy Easter.
The Keep Our Doctors team
www.keepourdoctors.com.au
PS: this campaign has shown the importance of being part of a union. Go to the Together and ASMOF websites for information on how to join.
Source: SMO Qld