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Lecture presentation 7 August 2008
Lecture synopsis
Using practical examples, the Minister for Health, the Hon Daniel Andrews MP, will present on the challenges facing Victoria's healthcare system, and the State Government's agenda for sustainable health reform.
In planning for the future, Victoria will need to build on recognised strengths while maintaining reform momentum. Input and collective problem solving through co-operative federalism and engagement with the sector will be required to meet our health care challenges.
Biography
Daniel Andrews is the Minister for Health in the Brumby Labor
Government. He has been an Australian Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly since November 2002, representing the electorate of Mulgrave.
In the second term of the Bracks Government (2002-2006), he served as the Parliamentary Secretary for Health. He became the Minister for Gaming, Minister for Consumer Affairs and Minister Assisting the Premier on Multicultural Affairs following the re-election of the Labor Government for a third term on 25 November 2006, and became the Minister for Health following John Brumby's appointment as Premier of Victoria.
Minister Andrews was educated at Galen College, Wangaratta and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Monash University.
Watch this lecture online (flash video)
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