Health Policy
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Australia's private health industry needs urgent rescue plan AAP - 20-05-2021
A public policy think tank says Australia's private health industry urgently needs a rescue plan that includes curbing excess surgery and insurance charges.
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Federal Budget big on support for nursing HealthTimes - 17-05-2021
The direct investment by the Federal Government to support nursing in aged care was welcomed by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) as part of the 2021-22 Federal Budget.
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Chief Medical Officer advised harsh India ban AAP - 03-05-2021
Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly advised the federal government to use biosecurity laws with harsh penalties attached for people travelling from India.
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QLD to have euthanasia system by May 2021 AAP - 26-02-2021
Queenslanders living with chronic pain or terminal illness will be legally able to die at a time of their choosing from May 2021 after the state completed a review of legalising
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Productivity Commission health report leaves some big questions unanswered Health Times - 01-02-2021
The Productivity Commission released the health section of its annual Report on Government Services, bringing together a range of data on hospitals, primary care,
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Christmas concerts and carols allowed in NSW aged care AAP - 14-12-2020
Carols and Christmas concerts will be allowed in NSW aged care homes and residents can have as many visitors as they like as COVID-19 restrictions are eased.
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New Zealand government says no new entries for Kiwis until March AAP - 04-12-2020
There are no places within New Zealand's managed isolation regime for returning Kiwis until March, the government says. The New
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Travellers may need electronic vaccination passports soon AAP - 24-11-2020
Qantas has suggested people travelling to and out of Australia could carry electronic vaccination passports, to prove they've had the COVID-19 jab.
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Northern Territory will lift Adelaide hotspot declaration AAP - 20-11-2020
The Northern Territory will lift its COVID-19 hotspot declaration for South Australia from Saturday. The Northern
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Western Australia is ready to take the next step forward AAP - 13-11-2020
Perth Airport is bracing for an influx of interstate passengers when Western Australia's hard borders finally reopen over the weekend.
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South Australia will lift its border ban with Victoria on December AAP - 13-11-2020
South Australia will drop its border ban with Victoria from the beginning of next month, dependent on no major new outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
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Tasmania is a step closer to voluntary assisted dying AAP - 11-11-2020
Voluntary assisted dying is a step closer in Tasmania after legislation to legalise the practice passed the state's upper house. Tasmania
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Survey shows longer wait time for radiotherapy in poor areas AAP - 07-10-2020
Latest figures show people living in low-income areas face a longer wait for radiotherapy cancer treatment than those in wealthier regions.
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Melbourne adjusts to eased restrictions AAP - 30-09-2020
A series of new COVID-19 restrictions have been clarified by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, who also confirmed the make-up his new ministry.
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Victorian government is negotiating on COVID bill AAP - 24-09-2020
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the state government is negotiating with crossbenchers over the controversial COVID-19 Omnibus bill.
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Cairns university hospital will be developed AAP - 02-09-2020
Cairns Hospital will be upgraded and expanded to become a university hospital, with the Queensland government committing $53 million to the project.
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Limited childcare in Melbourne due to lockdown AAP - 06-08-2020
Access to childcare will be limited in Melbourne as part of the stage-four lockdown, with arrangements being confirmed on Wednesday night.
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New WA prison law criticised by HIV advocates AAP - 12-05-2020
Prisoners accused of assaulting guards in Western Australia will be forced to undergo testing for HIV and other infectious diseases under proposed laws.
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Free childcare for working parents AAP - 02-04-2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled a free childcare package to save the sector and help working parents as the coronavirus death toll rose to 24.
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A little-known insurance product for Aussie travellers AAP - 28-02-2020
Some travel insurers offer a little known optional extra that could save Aussie travellers forced to cancel their trips because of the coronavirus outbreak.
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