<![CDATA[State of the Union with Gerard Hayes AM]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/state-of-the-union-with-gerard-hayes-am Looking for content about social, political, and industrial matters affecting members working in health in NSW, ACT, and Queensland? You found it! Tune in with Gerard Hayes AM, Secretary, HSU NSW/ACT/QLD each fortnight as he speaks with guests within the movement about union matters, and what affects members and their communities.

With more than 54,500 members in New South Wales, the ACT, and Queensland, the HSU forms a strong and united community advocating for the rights and wellbeing of healthcare workers.

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]]> RSS.com 2026.320.183334 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:17:10 GMT en 6060d897-5994-5266-9837-a94a3bc63ca5 https://media.rss.com/state-of-the-union-with-gerard-hayes-am/20260325_010343_224e84c749f84ccbd02805601c1c8378.png State of the Union with Gerard Hayes AM https://rss.com/podcasts/state-of-the-union-with-gerard-hayes-am yes Carla Silveira 2026 Carla Silveira Carla Silveira false episodic podcast Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia <![CDATA[Special Commission of Inquiry: State of the Union with Gerard Hayes AM]]> In the first episode of "State of the Union with Gerard Hayes AM", it's all about one thing: the Special Commission of Inquiry.

HSU Secretary Gerard Hayes AM speaks with Dr Dustin Halse, Division Secretary, Strategy, Research and Project, Dr Laura O'Connor, Research Officer, and Lloyd Williams, National Secretary of the Health Services Union, about the recently finalised Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding.

The panel speak about lived experience working within the public health system, the need for a health system that is fit for purpose as well as ready for the future, and wider calls for such an inquiry to be conducted federally.

Special thanks to our guests for being part of "State of the Union."

Credits:

Gerard Hayes AM

Dr Dustin Halse

Dr Laura O'Connor

Lloyd Williams

Production team:

Carla Silveira - editing

Stasia Hendrawan - technical and production

George Broadbelt - research and production

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