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Budget lacks understanding of preventive health
The 2016 Budget shows a fundamental misunderstanding of the importance of prevention for the economy and the health of the Australian population, says PHAA Vice President David Templeman. “After tonight’s …
Leak raises access to medicines concerns
Negotiating text leaked online last week raises serious concerns for worldwide access to medicines, warns the Public Health Association of Australia. “A proposed intellectual property chapter to Regional Comprehensive Economic …
Better vaccination strategy needed
A comprehensive strategy is needed to allow all children and adults to have access to up to date vaccinations, says Public Health Association of Australia Vice President David Templeman. This …
Call for sugar tax as diabetes soars worldwide
The number of people living with diabetes has almost quadrupled since 1980 to 422 million adults, with most living in developing countries. Factors driving this dramatic rise include overweight and …
Call for soft drink sugar tax
It’s the perfect time for a sugar tax on soft drinks as the Government reviews tax reform, says PHAA president Professor Heather Yeatman. “A sugar tax on soft drinks would benefit the …
Plain packaging works: report
Tobacco plain packaging has been a remarkable success, and has already saved thousands of lives, according to the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and other groups. A report released …
Address homelessness to Close the Gap: PHAA
Homelessness needs to be addressed if governments really want to Close the Gap by 2030, according to Public Health Association of Australia CEO Michael Moore. A report published today in …
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples need health equality: PHAA
Further steps need to be taken to ensure health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples according to Public Health Association of Australia Vice President of Aboriginal and Torres …
Privatising Medicare would hit vulnerable hard: PHAA
By privatising Medicare, the government is making access more difficult for socio-economically disadvantaged people who already have limited options in health care, according to Public Health Association of Australia CEO …
Australia wins on tobacco plain packaging
The decision of the Arbitration Tribunal to reject the Philip Morris tobacco company case against plain packaging on the basis of a trade treaty with Hong Kong is a great …
PHAA applauds Ice harm minimisation approach
Public Health Association of Australia CEO Michael Moore has welcomed the government’s focus on treatment in its response to the recommendations of the ICE Taskforce. “The PHAA congratulates the Prime …
Lagging on climate change action affects health: PHAA
The Public Health Association of Australia has welcomed a report from the World Federation of Public Health Associations revealing the many countries lagging behind in policies that protect their populations …