Brad Hazzard
Brad Hazzard is an Australian politician who has held various ministerial roles in the New South Wales government, including Minister for Health. After succeeding Jillian Skinner, he faced significant challenges regarding the Northern Beaches Hospital, particularly concerning its operational failures and community discontent. Under his leadership, plans for further public-private hospital partnerships were shelved, and he was involved in responding to inquiries regarding healthcare delivery and patient safety at the facility.
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Brad Hazzard is reviewing state laws under which Racing NSW has wide-reaching powers.
Peter V’landys heads to court after NRL, racing jobs questioned
Australia· 2026-02-11
Brad Hazzard is conducting an independent review of legislation regarding Racing NSW.
Racing NSW chief Peter V’landys declares war on owner of racing websiteAustralia· 2025-12-07
Brad Hazzard is the former NSW Health Minister appointed to lead a review of the Thoroughbred Racing Act.
Racing NSW email blunder exposes financial status of high-profile horse trainersAustralia· 2025-08-07
Park said the government would invest $23 million to deliver 3500 additional surgeries over the next year.
Why wait time for surgery in NSW is worst in yearsAustralia· 2025-06-10
Brad Hazzard complimented Anthony Manning's appointment as chief executive at the time.
ICAC NSW school infrastructure inquiry reveals Anthony Manning’s behaviour rang alarm bells for yearsAustralia· 2025-06-06
Brad Hazzard shelved plans to privately build and run five regional hospitals after taking over from Jillian Skinner.
Northern Beaches Hospital failing community: NSW Auditor-GeneralAustralia· 2025-04-17
Brad Hazzard, Skinner's successor, shelved plans for further private hospital partnerships after Joe's death.
‘Joe’s Law’ sparks NSW public-private partnership banAustralia· 2025-03-27
Skinner’s successor as health minister, Brad Hazzard, decided to shelve plans to privately build and run five regional hospitals.
Why is it Sydney’s most contentious hospital?Australia· 2025-02-20
