Re: State will lend Claire $250,000 for Singapore transplant interest free loan

State will lend Claire $250,000 for Singapore transplant

DANIEL EMERSON, The West Australian March 3, 2010, 12:15 pm

Claire Murray flanked by her father Michael, son Taj and mother Val.

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The State Government has agreed to fund a potentially life-saving liver operation in Singapore for Claire Murray in the form of a $258,000 interest free loan.

Health Minister Kim Hames said family members of Ms Murray had agreed to act as guarantors and the necessary paperwork was being prepared for a swift transfer of money.

"We are trying to do that as soon as possible because Claire's health is not good," Dr Hames said.

He said he understood the precedent the Government was setting but he was comfortable with the decision.

"I look at the young mum and the two kids and it's a no-brainer," he said.

"It's quite clear that without that surgery she will die and die quickly," he said.

"We are prepared to do what I think is the compassionate thing to do."

Opposition Leader Eric Ripper said he felt for the Murrays and supported the Government taking a compassionate approach.

"But I would like the Government to outline the full policy framework under which it's operating because the Government's taking us down a new path without actually saying what the rules for other people will be," he said.

"I think the Health Minister is going to be the recipient of many more demands for this type of assistance."

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[MensHelpTv]

From my understansing the government gave out hush money... Nothing more so they did not look like the bad guy... letting an aussie die.

I am not sure of the media coverage as I am now living in America so I missed out on the in's and outs on most of this... But hush money was better for this than letting her die on home soil.

MensHelpTv

[dihle12]

@MensHelpTv drugs casue over 90% of mental and other health problems end of story they do drugs to escape the reality of what has happened to them its being proven that drugs can and will kill no genetic defects her liver failure was from drug abuse

[dihle12]

@saraht182 as the old saying goes a leopard dont change its spots

[dihle12]

@saraht182 add and adhd are aload of crap just a excuse for piss poor parenting you are right about the doctors giving these pills to children it sounds like claire was nothing but a spoilt brat anyway she had her chance now its time to the pay the price for actions no more excuses or transplants

[dihle12]

she had her chance tuff luck sorry for family and children but thats life i dont see why the taxpayer has to pay for her transplant its not our fault

[Lobonsky]

Shit happens.....Devil has his calling!

[supari100]

the poor girl passed away few hours ago.RIP

[supari100]

the poor girl passed away few hours ago.RIP