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Felicity McNeill

Posted inFederal Politics, Health

Minister steps in to stop delay of new medicines

blankby RK CrosbyNovember 7, 2024

After a backlash from patients, Health Minister Mark Butler has stepped in to avert a plan to defer and delay dozens of new medicines.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health

Patients fight back: petition to stop medication delays

blankby RK CrosbyOctober 29, 2024

A new petition has been launched to try and stop the government delaying new medications for months

Posted inFederal Politics, Health

Petition to get PM to keep his word on newborn screening

blankby New England Times News DeskMay 29, 2023

Better Access Australia has launched a petition calling for the Albanese Government to honour their election commitment to introduce a national newborn screening program.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health

Albanese Government breaks election promise on babies health

blankby RK CrosbyApril 24, 2023

With their first year in office not yet done, the Albanese Government has broken a significant election promise about the health of newborn babies.

Posted inFederal Politics, Health, News

Cheaper prescription costs today for millions, but not those who need it most

blankby RK CrosbyJanuary 1, 2023

The maximum cost of a PBS covered prescription will drop today for most people, but for those with a concession card their medication cost is increasing from $6.80 to $7.30 per script.

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