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Ministers welcomed by pharmacy groups
Congratulations have followed the reappointment of Sussan Ley as Health Minister, although some are taking the opportunity to highlight the work that needs to be done “It is an honour …
Who will be Health Minister?
Now that the dust is settling after the Coalition’s narrow victory, attention remains on the role health care played in the July 2 election. Last week PharmaDispatch reported that Sussan …
Key health groups respond to Coalition win
The Guild, PSA and AMA have responded to the Turnbull government’s re-election National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, has passed on his congratulations to the Coalition …
Coalition returned, but what next for Ley, copayments?
With the Coalition returned in the narrowest of victories – at the time of writing, it had gained the 76 House of Representatives seats it needed to form Government – …
Stakeholders concerned about Health Australia Party
The Health Australia Party should leave healthcare policy to people better suited to the task, say health stakeholders. “I am concerned that a one-issue political party has sprung up around …
Script price hike undermines universal healthcare: Shorten
A Labor Government would scrap the increased copayment for prescription medicines, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten reiterated at the Press Club yesterday. The proposed increase to copayments – by 80 cents …
Mental health focus welcomed
Stakeholders have welcomed commitments from major parties to invest in Australia’s mental health. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced that, if re-elected, his Government would invest $192 million to help …
20% sugar price rise plan welcomed
Health stakeholders have welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian Greens that the party plans to implement a price rise of 20% on sugar sweetened drinks. The Greens predict this would …
Labor lauded for preventive health plan
Health stakeholders have welcomed Labor’s prevention policy announced over the weekend. The policy focuses on preventing chronic disease by targeting poor nutrition, physical inactivity, tobacco and harmful alcohol use, says …
Labor would start 7CPA negotiations early, improve RAAHS
A Shorten Labor Government would lead early and inclusive negotiations towards the Seventh Community Pharmacy Agreement, the ALP has written in a letter to the Pharmacy Guild expressing support for …
Labor CM rebate cut plan ‘a false economy’
Complementary Medicines Australia has slammed the Labor Party over its plans to cut the rebate to natural therapies if elected to Government next month. Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen announced a …
Xenophon slams $1 discount, potential deregulation
Senator Nick Xenophon has taken aim at the controversial $1 optional PBS copayment discount introduced by the Coalition Government, saying this is a “flawed” policy which burdens community pharmacy. In …