NSW Introduces 'Joe's Law' to End Public-Private Hospital Partnerships

The legislation, named after two-year-old Joe Massa, aims to ensure public hospitals prioritize patient care over profit.

The NSW government has announced 'Joe's Law,' banning public-private partnerships in acute hospitals to maintain public control and enhance patient care.
This legislative reform follows the death of Joe Massa in 2024, attributed to systemic failures at Northern Beaches Hospital, including delayed triage and treatment.
Health Minister Ryan Park emphasized the need to prevent similar tragedies and ensure healthcare focuses on saving lives, not generating profit.
Healthscope, the private operator of Northern Beaches Hospital, is implementing recommendations from the Serious Adverse Event Review into Joe Massa's death.
Parliamentary and police investigations into the hospital's practices and Joe Massa's death remain ongoing, with bipartisan support required to pass the new legislation.