health reform
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Jul- 2026 -9 JulyClinical Practice
Nurses gain PBS prescribing powers
Registered nurses will be able to prescribe PBS-subsidised medicines for the first time from October, with the Federal Government and…
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Jun- 2026 -22 JunePolicy & Reform
Signed consent backtrack a win for aged care
The Albanese Government has walked back strict bulk‑billing consent rules after warnings they would disrupt GP access for aged‑care residents,…
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Mar- 2026 -23 MarchFunding
Tasmania secures aged care boost
Deloraine will receive a new 40‑bed aged‑care wing under an $18 million federal investment, expanding access for older Tasmanians.
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Feb- 2026 -5 FebruaryFunding
Health funding a ‘missed opportunity’ for aged care
A new five-year $219.6 billion commitment to state and territory health systems by the Commonwealth Government has been labelled a…
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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryPolicy & Reform
Hospitals will get $1.7 billion more federal funding. Will this reduce waiting times?
Henry Cutler, Macquarie University Last week, the federal government announced it will pay states and territories an extra, one-off, A$1.7…
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Aug- 2011 -3 August
Massive rural primary care deficit is confirmed
Report findings promote need for improvements in the bush. Two new reports show people in country Australia are missing “out…
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Apr- 2010 -6 April
Voting for a better change
With an election on the horizon, health reform is a popular topic. Annie May recaps the latest developments. Reform is…