Australian politics

VAD telehealth push blocked

The Federal Government has blocked a crossbench proposal to allow telehealth in voluntary assisted dying care, despite strong support for…

Senator questions Health’s budget underspend

Senator Anne Ruston has accused the federal government of hiding a $2.7bn “slush fund” after health officials were unable to…

Politicians slam Labor’s ‘botched’ aged care overhaul

Politicians from across parliament say Labor’s aged care reforms are leaving older Australians worse off, warning delays, red tape and…