BRISBANE, Queensland, April 2 -- The Queensland Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services

The Honourable Tim Nicholls

New specialist care unit opened at Longreach Hospital

* The Crisafulli Government delivers a new Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital. * The unit delivers on the Crisafulli Government's promise for world-class healthcare for all Queenslanders. * The unit allows clinically suitable locals to receive care close to home.

The Crisafulli Government is delivering on its commitment to provide Queenslanders with world-class healthcare no matter where they live with the opening of the Central West Renal Unit at Longreach Hospital.

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