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Lib Nat government would fund free flu vaccines
Victoria’s state Opposition has committed to free flu vaccines for all kids, should it win the next state election Shadow Minister for Health Mary Wooldridge announced that a Liberal Nationals …
New SA Health Minister
The appointment of new South Australian Health Minister Peter Malinauskas has been welcomed by the PSA Mr Malinauskas has replaced former Health Minister Jack Snelling who resigned from the portfolio …
NSW Guild lobbies for codeine proposal
The state branch has been meeting with pollies to push for accessibility to codeine-based products through pharmacy The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has announced it is working on a model …
Pharmacist MP pays up for flight ‘error’
Hospital pharmacist and Labor MP Emma McBride has repaid the cost of a flight from Perth to Canberra after it was billed to taxpayers The Daily Telegraph and Express Advocate …
Pharmacy bans local Council from premises
The only pharmacy in Junee has shocked locals by refusing to serve local Council members and employees and their families Earlier this week a notice appeared in the front window …
Emulate Pharmacy Guild, say age care stakeholders
Stakeholders from the Aged Care Guild have suggested emulating the Pharmacy Guild’s tactics in lobbying governments The Aged Care Guild has launched a new campaign, “Protect Aussie Aged Care,” which …
Did penalty rates affect pharmacy student learning?
Penalty rates may have harmed pharmacy students’ learning options, a Liberal Senator claims Speaking in support of the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Simplifying Student Payments) Bill 2017 in Parliament on Monday, …
Patients need fast access to new medicines: McBride
Labor MP and pharmacist Emma McBride has spoken in support of the Therapeutic Goods Amendment Bill… with some caveats In speaking on the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2016 Measures No.1) Bill …
Pharmacist pollie condemns pay cut
Emma McBride has taken aim at cuts to penalty rates, describing the PM’s decision to support cuts as “unconscionable” Ms McBride, a registered pharmacist and the Labor member for the …
‘Minor’ penalty rates cut slammed
Penalty rates have been a hot topic in Parliament this week, with several politicians slamming the Fair Work Commission’s decision It is a decision that will see Sunday penalty rates …
The week in review
A new year, a new Health Minister and pharmacy stakeholders look to the future… January is a time of new beginnings, and this week began as we anticipated change: we …
Wyatt appointment recognises health challenge
The Pharmacy Guild has welcomed the appointment of Ken Wyatt as Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health National President of the Pharmacy Guild George Tambassis says that …