health policies

Ben Fordham and Neil Mitchell lament King’s Birthday honours for premiers Mark McGowan and Daniel Andrews

On: June 9, 2024

Former premiers Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan have been awarded the nation’s highest honour, despite their controversial handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. Both have received the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for their significant contributions to public health. Mr Andrews was recognised for his health policies and infrastructureContinue Reading

AMA president Stephen Robson says Aussies lose $8bn in Medicare rebates

Lifestyle

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On: June 15, 2023

Australians have lost more than $8bn in medical rebates, a leading doctor has warned, as Medicare remains frozen at pre-2000 levels. Australian Medical Association president Stephen Robson revealed many rebates remained pegged to prices paid for during the Hawke era. “Almost 40 years ago, the rebates offered to Australians reflectedContinue Reading