politics
The week in review
Following a whirlwind week in politics, we heard from all corners of pharmacy about ownership, GP pharmacists, real-time monitoring and more This week began with confirmation that Greg Hunt had …
Health under Scott Morrison?
Will the change in leadership bring a change in health policy? Stakeholders have welcomed the new PM and re-appointment of Greg Hunt as Health Minister Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced …
Greg Hunt to stay on
After a whirlwind week in politics, Greg Hunt has managed to hold onto the Health portfolio Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced his new ministry on Sunday, with some big changes …
The week in review
The week may have ended with all eyes on Canberra, but it began with a pharmacy focus in Brisbane At the start of the week, the Queensland Parliamentary Inquiry into …
Poll: Who should be our next Health Minister?
A new day, a new Prime Minister – and a potential Cabinet reshuffle with it. AJP is wondering who your choice would be for Health Minister On Friday afternoon, the …
Health minister resigns
Greg Hunt has spoken with Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to tender his resignation Mr Hunt is among a number of Turnbull supporters who have announced their resignation Thursday morning, amid …
The week in review
It’s been a busy week, with pharmacist-GP tensions flaring again… The week started on a high, as Victoria announced new vaccination reforms which will see pharmacists able to offer the …
‘Extraordinarily frustrating and time wasting’ shortage info
A compulsory reporting system for medicines is vital, say politicians, citing PSA and patient frustration with the existing system Tony Zappia, member for Makin and the Shadow Assistant Minister for …
Leyonhjelm ‘dumbfounded’ over euthanasia bill defeat
A bill which would have restored Territory rights to legislate on assisted dying has been defeated in the Senate The bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat senator David Leyonhjelm, was narrowly …
Welfare drug test plan passes Lower House
Pharmacist politician Emma McBride has taken aim at plans to drug test welfare recipients, citing her experience helping people with substance dependency The Social Services Legislation Amendment (Drug Testing Trial) …
Certainty needed to employ with confidence
COSBOA has called for Labor not to roll back tax cuts for small businesses if elected Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has confirmed Labor’s stance on tax cuts for business, saying …
Tampon tax removal a step closer
A Greens bill to remove the GST on tampons has passed the Senate – but is unlikely to pass the House of Representatives More than 125,000 people signed Greens petitions …