Australian Doctor News

What the Albanese Govt will do for general practice

23rd May 2022
Simply in cash terms, the Labor Party’s biggest investment in general practice is the $750 million it is offering to make…
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Mark Butler and Anthony Albanese
Medical Observer Opinion

Will Labor's win result in real health policy change?

23rd May 2022
Labor’s win in Saturday’s federal election heralds real change in health policy. Although Labor had a small-target strategy…
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Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese declares victory in Australia's federal election on 21 May 2022
Australian Doctor News

Patient enrolment back on the table after Labor's $750m GP funding pledge

16th May 2022
The Labor Party says it will spend $750 million on general practice if it wins the federal election, with the focus on…
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Mark Butler and Anthony Albanese
Medical Observer Opinion

As the election looms, here's how I think we can save general practice

16th May 2022
“Isn’t the Lord wonderful? He had your door open just as I walked by,” announced Dorothy as she guided herself into the…
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Gordian Knot
Australian Doctor News

Federal election: Is Scott Morrison's big PBS pledge a big stuff-up?

11th May 2022
AusDoc has already gone through the Australian Labor Party's big election pledge for health — the rollout of 50 urgent care…
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits a pharmacy in Lugarno, south of Sydney, Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Australian Doctor News

Average co-pay for a standard GP consult reaches $37.47, says health dept

11th May 2022
Judged by the discussions among GPs — those in the practice tearoom, those through social media — the ways and means to…
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Medical Observer Opinion

Roe v Wade: What this could mean for Australia

6th May 2022
A leaked US Supreme Court draft opinion reveals it is poised to strike down Roe v Wade, the landmark 1973 decision that…
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Letitia James at rally