Brisbane hospital boards lack Indigenous voices despite legal requirements

Key points

• Medical leader Bill Glasson says the Queensland government is breaking state law by leaving mandatory Indigenous positions unfilled on two Brisbane hospital boards. The seats at Metro North and Metro South have been vacant since March 31.
• Glasson has called on Health Minister Tim Nicholls to make urgent temporary appointments. Nicholls said recruitment is underway to fill the First Nations vacancies in South East Queensland.
• Professor Tom Calma said the roles are critical given the large Indigenous population in the region.