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The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with pharmacist-GP tensions flaring again… The week started on a high, as Victoria announced new vaccination reforms which will see pharmacists able to offer the …
‘Extraordinarily frustrating and time wasting’ shortage info
A compulsory reporting system for medicines is vital, say politicians, citing PSA and patient frustration with the existing system Tony Zappia, member for Makin and the Shadow Assistant Minister for …
Leyonhjelm ‘dumbfounded’ over euthanasia bill defeat
A bill which would have restored Territory rights to legislate on assisted dying has been defeated in the Senate The bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm, was narrowly …
Welfare drug test plan passes Lower House
Pharmacist politician Emma McBride has taken aim at plans to drug test welfare recipients, citing her experience helping people with substance dependency The Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) …
Certainty needed to employ with confidence
COSBOA has called for Labor not to roll back tax cuts for small businesses if elected Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has confirmed Labor’s stance on tax cuts for business, saying …
Tampon tax removal a step closer
A Greens bill to remove the GST on tampons has passed the Senate – but is unlikely to pass the House of Representatives More than 125,000 people signed Greens petitions …
Pharmacist pollie slams budget in Parliament
Patients are avoiding or delaying filling a prescription because of cost, says MP Emma McBride Labor has slammed the government’s health budget, with Central Coast MP Emma McBride (Dobell, New …
Ban CM brands from making unfounded claims: doctors
The RACGP has added its voice to calls to block proposed legislation that would allow complementary medicines to make non-evidence-based claims The proposed legislation would permit “dangerous and misleading” claims …
Guild attempts to clear mystery surrounding political influence
The Guild has emphasised its “non-partisan” approach in preparation for upcoming elections, but some quarters of the organisation are not happy with government processes In his latest Forefront editorial, Guild …
‘Deep seeded contempt of the community pharmacist’
NSW Guild has briefed members on preparing for potential upcoming State and Federal elections, citing ‘contempt’ for community pharmacy within some government departments NSW Guild President David Heffernan has called …
World news wrapup: 22 February 2018
Canadian crackdown on Pharmacy-Only drugs sold in grocery; a new hope in New Zealand; pharmacist nominated for “Unsung Hero” award New Zealand: New Health Minister David Clark has given pharmacy …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week in Canberra—for the pharmacy sector as well as for those interested in the private life of embattled Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce We saw the sunset …