New Englanders would have access to round-the-clock health advice and an after-hours GP telehealth service under a proposed 1800MEDICARE service.
Mark Butler
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
Labor angling for Medicare fight on day one of campaign
The federal election has started with a bang with political parties promoting their health and cost-of-living offerings to an electorate feeling the pinch.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, National News
Cheaper medicines pledge: PBS cap to be dropped to $25
Both Labor and the Coalition will drop the maximum price for PBS prescriptions to $25 in election promises
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health
More to do on Medicare and bulk-billing, Labor says
Making it cheaper to see a doctor is expected to feature prominently in Labor’s election pitch, with voters due to head to the polls by May at the latest.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Minister steps in to stop delay of new medicines
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 inHealth
Done: GP Single Employer Model confirmed to start next year
It has finally been confirmed that the Single Employer Model for GPs will be coming to the New England in 2024.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Local MPs concerned about 60 day prescribing
Local MPs Barnaby Joyce and Mark Coulton are concerned the budget measure to allow 60 day prescribing on some medications will have unintended consequences.
Posted inFederal Politics
Joyce, farmers, critical of rural infrastructure cuts in next week’s budget
Barnaby Joyce and NSW Farmers have called for no cuts to regional infrastructure in the budget to be handed down next Tuesday.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Albanese Government breaks election promise on babies health
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 inArmidale, Health
Federal Health Minister willing to fund ‘Single Employer Model’ for GPs in New England
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reiterated that they are willing to fund the ‘Single Employer Model’ that many hope will address the GP crisis in New England.