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SA Minister for Health and Wellbeing, @sahealth , SA Member for Kaurna, @alpsa

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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
4 years
Tony Abbott AC Bronwyn Bishop AO Mike Baird AO Phillip Ruddock AO Denis Napthine AO Ron Boswell AO Andrew Burnes AO Bruce Scott AM Alan Ferguson AM They’re not even pretending with these awards anymore.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
6 years
What a coincidence that the only time @TurnbullMalcolm wasn’t a supporter of renewable energy was the 1,074 days he actually had the power to do something about it
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
5 years
How does Scott Morrison respond to a woman from fire ravaged Cobargo calling for more funding for volunteer firies? The PM turns and walks away. What a disgrace
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
6 years
I was at the Police Ministers Council two years ago when NSW Coalition Police Minister Troy Grant fought every other state against tougher classification for the Adler firearm. Forgive me if I don't accept that the NSW Coalition are tough on gun control.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
Nicola Spurrier has served her state with distinction at an incredibly difficult time. Today’s scenes in Victoria Square were an absolute disgrace. The vast majority of South Australians thank Prof Spurrier, a public servant who has devoted herself to the safety of the public.
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Chris Picton MP
5 years
“I shook hands with Coronavirus patients. I shook hands with everybody. I will go on shaking hands with everybody.”
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
BREAKING: New suspected leak of hotel quarantine within the Stamford Adelaide Hotel Follows previous SA leaks in Playford Hotel and Peppers Hotel Health & Police are doing the best they can, but it is well past time we should be replacing hotels with permanent, safer facilities
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
This is my favourite election poster - appearing at polling booths today 🚑 👨‍⚕️ 👩‍⚕️ 🏥
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
4 days straight of record breaking SA COVID cases. 6 hour lines for testing. 2 days since any exposure site was listed. SA Health website crashed. 5-11 year olds unable to book their vaccine. And 4 COVID patients who were ramped at hospital. Yet Marshall said he was ready.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
The Marshall Government did not follow Prof Spurrier’s recommendation to close the borders on 4 Dec. Now on 26 Dec we record 774 cases and massive new restrictions imposed. South Australians deserve an apology from Steven Marshall.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
1 year
Excellent news that 41 more junior doctors will be joining @RoyalAdelHosp and QEH between August and November this year - including 23 doctors from the UK.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
BREAKING: 80% of SA aged care workers have not even had one vaccine 47% of SA aged care residents are not fully vaccinated 14 weeks ago Steven Marshall held a media launch of the SA aged care rollout.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
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I’m bbbnn xmsjjsjejdjkwjsjsjsjsjsjsnsmsjjsjsjnsnsnsnsnsmsmmsmsksnxbchndndjdjdjrjdjfjhcbfhdbfjdjjfcbbc. Cnnfjrjirn ieiehejrjjeudhrbxhxbdhd
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
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99.94% of Australia’s 13,900 tests today were negative! 👏
23/04/2020 7:50pm 🇦🇺 Total 6,660🔺8 🔬Tests-466k ↑ 13.9k 💚Recovered-5,047 ↑ 101 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community-560🔺7 🔴Deaths-76🔺2 🟠ICU-46 ↓ 1 🟢Active-1,537 ↓ 95 NSW-2,976🔺5 VIC-1,337🔺1 QLD-1,026🔺2 WA-546➖0 SA-438➖0 TAS-205➖0* ACT-104➖0 NT-28➖0
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Our frontline SA Ambulance staff are speaking out about how they are literally in tears because they know there aren’t enough resources to help patients in need
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Huge congratulations to @MarkMcGowanMP and especially to my brother and @walabor Campaign Director Tim Picton for running a faultless and historic election campaign and victory. I’m a very proud brother tonight! @TIRP00
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Chris Picton MP
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I’m honoured to have been sworn in today as Minister for Health and Wellbeing. I’m excited to back our hard working clinicians and staff to care for patients. We were elected with a plan to invest in health and fix the ramping crisis. We’re getting straight to work.
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Chris Picton MP
5 years
Much more important than attending the UN Climate Summit 😡
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
BREAKING: Covid *positive* infectious staff approved by the Marshall Government to work with vulnerable disabled people. The SA Liberals have given up trying to keep people safe.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
A woman’s place is in the House of Assembly 💪
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Tom Richardson
3 years
All Labor’s confirmed new MPs so far with deputy leader Susan Close: five women entering state parliament
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
5 years
You don’t grab people’s hands who don’t want to have them shaken You don’t ignore people when they say more help is needed You don’t have some bloke weirdly cuddle/block people with genuine issues from talking to you
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Huge turnout at Mt Gambier for the first Country Cabinet in five years - reestablished by @PMalinauskasMP
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Thank you to my daughter for her first tweet 😂
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
5 years
Sometimes as an MP you’re sent very important letters from corporations you take very seriously, and then sometimes...
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
6 years
I was once Chief of Staff to the Attorney-General. We received and read ASIO briefings on a range of sensitive topics daily. These were rightfully managed with the greatest of care and secrecy. Breaching that secrecy is a crime. I hope the AFP can find who is responsible.
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Matthew Doran
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Home Affairs has confirmed it has asked the AFP to look into the disclosure of ASIO advice to the media, relating to the effect the proposed asylum seeker medical transfer bill would have border protection arrangements #auspol
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
South Australians have done the right thing for the past two years. They’ve been let down by Steven Marshall.
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
South Australia’s Liberal Government was plunged into crisis at 2:13 AM this morning. @FraserNarungga said he’s been charged after an ICAC inquiry & left the Liberal partyroom SA now has a minority government. When was Marshall told? Why did it come out in the dead of night?
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Chris Picton MP
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I’ll be hard at work from home this week as last night my daughter tested positive. She’s doing ok so far and is double vaccinated. My wife and I are so far negative. I know there’s many other people in the same situation. Thank you to everyone doing the right thing.
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Chris Picton MP
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Thank you to our incredible team volunteering at polling booths today. Vote 1 Labor for a plan for the future and to fix the ramping crisis. @alpsa @PMalinauskasMP
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
PASSED: Australia’s first laws for defibrillators in public buildings. More AEDs in public places will save lives. They are easy to use and in a heart attack every second counts. @GregPage_Yellow has been advocating for these changes since his own life was saved with an AED.
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
I’m told the Liberals don’t like that I regularly meet with frontline clinicians. Well they better get used to it - I’m on my way to yet another regular meeting with clinicians and I’ll keep on listening to our frontline doctors, nurses and ambos.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Thank you to the people of the South! I’m looking forward to working hard for you for the next four years.
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Chris Picton MP
10 months
This is an immensely sad day that has left the entire SA Health family in shock and grief.   Dr Michael Yung was an outstanding doctor who dedicated his life to helping others including caring for some of the sickest and most vulnerable children of our state.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
My thoughts are with the 842 South Australians newly diagnosed with COVID-19, the 23 people in hospital and the family of the woman who has died today.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
I’ve been told there’s more chaos at the testing queue at the RAH. Staff have turned away people from joining the 5-6 hour queue outside in the 36 degree heat. There aren’t any more walk in testing sites - the Govt closed down 4 walk-in sites. Where do people with no car go?
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Chris Picton MP
5 years
Here’s leaked pictures of the 6E cancer ward at the RAH. Closed. To save money. Cancer patients shunted to general wards without specialist cancer nursing. All under the Liberals’ corporate liquidator administration.
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Chris Picton MP
6 years
This is the second most awkward press event @JoshFrydenberg has attended Isn't that right @JayWeatherill ?
@politicsabc
ABC Politics
6 years
Ever had an awkward Friday afternoon meeting? Josh Frydenberg and Kenneth Hayne sure have.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Thank you to The Greek on Halifax worker who it was revealed by @abcadelaide had to travel to Tailem Bend to get access to a test which ended up positive and was essential for contact tracers to know. That perseverance has helped to protect the state🙏
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Chris Picton MP
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Vale Susan Ryan 1942 - 2020 The legacy of @SRyan4elders is clear - stronger rights and opportunities for women and older people. A pioneering woman who made a difference for Australians that lasts to today. Thank you. Condolences to her family. Rest In Peace.
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Chris Picton MP
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There's currently 105 patients waiting for a bed stuck in Adelaide emergency departments 14 of whom have been waiting for over 24 hours. 29 mental health patients have been in our EDs now for over 8 hours. Only Labor has a comprehensive plan to fix the ramping crisis.
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Congratulations to @Mark_Butler_MP and @AnikaWells - fantastic appointments into the Health and Ageing portfolios. I look forward to working with you to improve health and age care services for South Australians!
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Today RAH opens its 3rd new COVID ward this week. Angaston Hospital has converted to a 23 bed COVID-only facility. QEH has opened its 1st ever COVID ward. Thank you to doctors, nurses, ambos and other health staff working their hardest to help patients at this difficult time.
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
BREAKING: SA Liberal Energy Minister tells Parliament one of the ways the electric car tax could be applied is by GPS tracking of your car.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
5 years
Welcoming the arrival of our handsome little man Alexander. 💙 My wife is a superstar and Anna is doing a great job as a big sister. We are all besotted. Thank you for all the well wishes!
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
The contrast today between Marshall and Malinauskas could not be more stark: Marshall the politician, Malinauskas the leader. Marshall obsessed with the blame game, Malinauskas with the plan for the future.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
6 years
@chriskkenny @matty_k @olliemilman @barriecassidy The highest level of GDP growth in this graph was under PM Gillard 🤔
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Chris Picton MP
1 year
@BBCBreakfast If you would like to apply to join @SAHealth and enjoy attractive lifestyle, remuneration, conditions and relocation assistance - apply here:
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Here’s to: reunions, travel, festivals, normal life returning... I’m 38 and I’ve chosen to get #AstraZeneca which is available now if you speak to a GP.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Voting starts in 25 hours and there’s still only one person who has put their hand up to be the State’s Treasurer: @SMullighan
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Today these new 32 paramedic graduates hit the roads - the first delivered of our 350 more ambos. This could not be happening at a more important time. Thank you to all of our health care workers for their hard work during the current COVID wave!
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
BREAKING: SA Health Chief Executive Chris McGowan says it wouldn't be a very good use of anyone's time to release to the public the full COVID modelling Government has received (which the Govt previously released in 2021)
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
Cars out to Wakefield Street lining up for COVID testing at Victoria Park Over two years on and @marshall_steven still isn’t ready.
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Voted for my good mate @AmandaRishworth who will make an brilliant Federal Cabinet Minister!
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
What is going on @marshall_steven ? You go on radio and point the figure for people not coming forward for booster dose free slots But there’s not actually any booster appointments at major clinics available until 15 Jan?
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
I’m so proud of my great mate @AmandaRishworth who is set to become a Federal Cabinet Minister!
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
. @AmandaRishworth speaking to supporters at Hallett Cove at her 6th election victory - her hard work has turned a once bellwether seat into one of Labor’s safest.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Thank you to Tom Dodd for his incredible service to SA Pathology over three decades. His leadership of public pathology during the pandemic has been exemplary. I’m delighted he accepted my proposal he stay on as a key advisor to SA Pathology and SA Health regarding COVID-19.
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Thank you to Dr Dharminy Thurairatnam for your hard work and vigilance in picking the need for a COVID test and detecting this outbreak early. One of our amazing public hospital doctors we can be so proud of!
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
No decision about life and death are ever easy. But from today, eligible South Australians facing terminal illnesses and insufferable pain are entitled to choice and dignity at the end of life. Because dying with dignity should be your choice.
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Chris Picton MP
7 years
Thank you to many South Australians who will be working this Christmas rather than spending time with their loved ones. Particularly our emergency services workers and volunteers: @SAPoliceNews @SA_MFS @CFSTalk @SA_SES @SurfLifeSA @SA_Ambulance working to keep us safe!
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Chris Picton MP
6 years
Wow - just heard Port Power have ended their 23 year old tradition of having just one captain!
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
4 years
Here’s a message to the anti-vaxxers who plastered my office today with their propaganda: Have you noticed the whole world is in crisis? That’s because we are missing 1 vaccine for 1 virus. 1/3
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Ambulances ramped the past two nights. Elective surgery cancelled for thousands in pain. But the Parkwynd Hospital that Marshall promised 11 weeks ago would reopen, sits closed with: - no patients, - no staff & - no beds open Marshall opened the border without getting ready.
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
The legislation for the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital has just passed the Parliament at 11:20pm after over 10 hours of debate. The law allows for the construction of a bigger hospital on a bigger site for long term health needs.
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Steven Marshall paid $30 million for corporate liquidators to run public hospitals. A @PMalinauskasMP Labor Government will show KordaMentha the door. We will listen to doctors, nurses and paramedics. We will never put corporate liquidators in charge of public hospitals.
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Congratulations to Nadia Clancy who has been appointed the Premier’s Advocate for Suicide Prevention. I look forward to working with Nadia on this critical issue. One life taken is too many.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
. @PMalinauskasMP announces his plan to employ 350 more ambos as part of our comprehensive plan to fix the ramping crisis. Huge reception from frontline ambos who have done it so hard!
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Chris Picton MP
6 years
Not mentioned in this article... the President of the SANFL is also the President of the SA Liberal Party 🤔
@theTiser
The Advertiser
6 years
SANFL tells clubs not to oppose State Government axing of Labor’s program to build women’s change rooms @SAParliament
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Hey @DavidDavisMLC - stop attacking our SA Seaford Rail line! 😂
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Rob Lucas has been in Parliament for 14,369 days. He retires in 9 days time. Yet he is dominating the Liberals' election campaign.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Double AZed ✌️
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
5 years
GREAT NEWS - our campaign for free hospital car parking for our health care heroes for this pandemic has been successful! This will save nurses, doctors, cleaners and other hospital staff $1287 a year!
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
. @Rob_Lucas won’t be in Parliament in five days time. He can’t be held accountable for his costings. Why won’t @marshall_steven tell South Australians who the Liberals want as the next Treasurer?
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
Today the SA Liberals have attacked frontline ambo Ash for sharing her story about the risk to patient lives. Show your support for @92Ash_ by following her page and sharing her tweets. #IStandWithAsh
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Chris Picton MP
5 years
Congratulations to our Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier - promoted to Professor today! SA is very proud of you.
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Great tweets in world history:
@AlexanderDowner
Alexander Downer
4 years
Congratulations to @JingLeeMLC1 on becoming president of the Legislative Council. I helped her win pre-selection and get into parliament. Tireless worker
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Chris Picton MP
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. @Tony_Burke announcing Federal Labor will deliver SA’s Murray water - including returning to the original test that was abandoned by @marshall_steven . With @PMalinauskasMP @susan_close @MsMarielleSmith
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
This election is about priorities
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Chris Picton MP
2 years
Heartbreaking news from NSW of the death of a paramedic innocently doing their job for the community. Everyone in SA Health and SA Ambulance shares in the grief of those mourning in NSW. Thank you to all of our paramedics for the work that they do.
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Chris Picton MP
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This is an incredibly sad day for all of the Women’s and Children’s Hospital and SA Health family. Dr Michael Yung has been there for so many South Australian children and families at their darkest times - now it is time for all of us to be there for him and his family.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
48 days after Steven Marshall opened the borders, today it has been revealed that 160 of his promised hospital beds have not opened. This is despite the overwhelming pressure on our hospital system.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
@Coxy26094374 Thank you for raising your concerns Noeleen. I would be very keen to discuss further your concerns. Can you please email me your best contact details to shadowhealth @parliament .sa.gov.au? Many thanks
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Chris Picton MP
1 year
Packed Bonython Hall for @AlboMP Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration #yes
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
Lawrence Springborg AM Denver Beanland AM John Vogels AM Morry Bailes AM Paul Zammit OAM Naomi Wilson OAM
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
4 years
First @daviddavismlc calls our southern Adelaide train line "shocking" - then he blocks the local SA MP! 😂
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
Today I introduced to SA Parliament the country’s first ever Suicide Prevention Bill. Suicide has a devastating impact on families, friends and whole communities. We must do all we can - including Governments, Parliaments and communities.
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
There are 18,726 South Australians waiting for a surgical operation. 2,010 of whom are already overdue for surgery. Today is devastating news for thousands who now face an uncertain date for their operation. All when Steven Marshall promised he had the health system ready.
@HannahFoord7
Hannah Foord
3 years
Elective surgeries will be limited to only category one - and urgent category two, to ease the load on our hospitals.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Sickening but not surprising crawling vision from “The Quokka” or “Mr Smiley” @marshall_steven
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Chris Picton MP
1 year
Incredibly sad news for the @sahealth family with the passing of Dr Phil Tideman AM. All doctors work to save lives, but by creating @iCCnetSA Phil saved the lives of countless patients he never even met. A giant of regional and cardiac health, Phil will be missed by all. RIP
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Chris Picton MP
4 years
@matttburke My 3-year-old daughter gets better twitter traction than me 😂
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
Right now, advocates for child mental health services are rallying at Parliament calling for action. @PMalinauskasMP is addressing the rally with his plans. Steven Marshall and Stephen Wade, who were invited, have not attended.
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Chris Picton MP
8 years
We have just passed a law to legalise industrial hemp - a new industry in SA for clothing, body-products, food and more!
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Chris Picton MP
5 years
. @SenatorWong launching the campaign of Saskia Gerhardy, Labor for Mayo. “We are running on investing in schools, investing in hospitals, tackling climate change and the Government is running on fear and smear”
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
4 years
Happy 1st birthday to our cute little man Alex! (And just quietly I’m pretty proud of my effort making a train cake! 🚂)
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
2 years
Two new ambulance crews have started today and we have announced the location of our new Norwood Ambulance Station! 🚑 🚑 Delivering election commitments ✅
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
3 years
Marshall two weeks ago: $500 million election policy for health Marshall at debate today: We have less than $300 million election spending across all portfolios People simply can’t believe Steven Marshall
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@PictonChris
Chris Picton MP
4 years
You won’t convince me that children shouldn’t be vaccinated against deadly diseases. You won’t convince me that we shouldn’t listen to scientists and doctors instead of whatever you’ve found on the internet. Save your posters and your propaganda for someone else. 3/3
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
First day outside after 9 days iso. Straight to “the hammer shop” with gardening shopping list.
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Chris Picton MP
3 years
In the past six days in SA there’s been 9808 cases of COVID-19 and 3 exposure sites listed
@SAHealth
SA Health
3 years
COVID-19 HEALTH ALERT 2 January 2022 SA Health has identified COVID-19 exposure locations in South Australia. If you attended an exposure location, you are required to follow the relevant health advice. More information is available at
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