More Australian patients are visiting their doctor without having to reach for their wallet than ever before, with GP bulk billing rates for the March 2017 quarter increasing to 85.6% compared to 85.1% in the same quarter last year. This is the highest bulk billing rate for any March quarter since the inception of Medicare.…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: Commonwealth Games; sport funding; AOC and ASC relationship; TRACEY HOLMES: Well Minister, thank you for joining us once again. Let’s talk about the federal Budget. There was a one off injection for the Commonwealth Games athletics preparation of about $15.5 million and that looks like about it. Other than that, it looks like…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: Labor vote in favour of dangerous unregulated drugs; medicinal cannabis; Medicare freeze DAVID SPEERS: Let me get a quick reaction from you to that headline two party preferred number. As I say, the Government’s done a lot in the last few weeks on the citizenship test, 457s, Gonski 2.0, the Budget and you…
DetailsA vote that took place in the Senate last night should be a shock for all Australians. Bill Shorten joined with the Greens to vote in favour of opening the floodgates for dangerous, unregulated drugs to come to Australia. It would have opened the way for personal importation through our airports of hashish and other…
DetailsDuring National Volunteer Week, May 8-14, I am pleased to congratulate a number of local volunteer organisations on receiving grants. Volunteers help make our communities happier places by providing invaluable support to many residents. I am delighted that 20 organisations in the local area have received grants totalling $63,329. These grants are awarded in recognition…
DetailsThe 2017-18 Budget delivers on the Turnbull Government’s rock solid commitment to Medicare and improving access to medicines – with increased patient rebates and a strengthened Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) as key measures of our over $94.2 billion overall investment in health, aged care and sport. The Government will establish a Medicare Guarantee Fund from…
DetailsThe 2017-18 Budget delivers on the Turnbull Government’s commitment to guarantee Medicare and ensure our health system continues to be one of the best in the world – where every Australian has access to the best doctors, nurses, hospitals and medicines. This Budget supports our Long-Term National Health Plan – based on the four pillars…
DetailsE&OE… Topics: $68 million to support the establishment of Australia’s first Proton Beam Therapy facility; Budget LEON BYNER: Let’s talk to Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt. Greg, thanks for joining us today. GREG HUNT: Pleasure Leon. LEON BYNER: What was it that you decide to put this beam here in Adelaide? GREG HUNT: Well South…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government will provide $68 million to support the establishment of Australia’s first Proton Beam Therapy facility at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute in Adelaide. This major investment is a significant boost for Australian health and medical research, and for patients across the country who are set to benefit from this…
DetailsThe Turnbull Government is providing $500,000 for the historic Women’s Rugby League World Cup 2017 tournament to be held in November this year in Sydney and Brisbane. For the first time in the sport’s history, the Women’s Rugby League World Cup will be held in conjunction with the men’s Rugby League World Cup, which will…
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