Questions are being asked about whether there is a pattern of inconsistency emerging. First we have evidence, as per the previous post, that the Government is planning something quite differ... Read more
A well-placed anonymous source has identified some cutbacks in critical areas which, strangely enough, the Budget press releases are not spruiking. The source also raises some pertinent issu... Read more
Professor John Wakerman, Director, Centre for Remote Health, A joint Centre of Flinders University & Charles Darwin University, writes: 1. Hospitals have done well. 2. Indigenous health:... Read more
Andrew Podger writes: The health budget contains a lot of positives. Bearing in mind the major spending initiatives of the last 18 months, including the new Australian Health Care Agreement... Read more
Caroline Homer, Professor of Midwifery, UTS, writes: It’s a landmark night for maternity services for Australian women. Finally, after more than 20 years of discussion and debate this Federa... Read more
Health policy expert Dr Yvonne Luxford writes: Nobody expected a generous budget, and at first blush the health budget is definitely not generous. However, the good news is that the vital ar... Read more
These are the bits from the budget I’ve highlighted – at a first quick glance – that are particularly relevant for those with an interest in rural and remote health: Infras... Read more
Professor Stephen Leeder, director of the Menzies Centre for Health Policy at the University of Sydney, is first off the Croakey blocks with a budget response: The budget is a responsible re... Read more
Professor Stephen Leeder, director of the Menzies Centre for Health Policy at the University of Sydney, weighs in with some comments on Tim Gill’s recent post raising concerns about th... Read more
Paul Smith, political editor at Australian Doctor, has had a briefing from the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission. He writes: The commission’s final report is due in abou... Read more
