Mater confirms 400 pathology job losses, Health Minister urges federal Medicare action
100 jobs to go before Christmas as Mater transitions to external pathology providers
Mater has confirmed 400 staff will lose their jobs from its internal pathology unit over the next 12 to 18 months, including 100 positions ending before Christmas, as the major Queensland hospital operator moves to external providers. Health Minister Tim Nicholls expressed sorrow for affected workers and called on the federal government to ensure Medicare rebates cover the cost of delivering services.