February 2025

2025-26 Labor Government Budget proposals as they relate to Health:  In a rare 4th budget announcement within a single term of government, the Labor Treasurer, Hon Jim Chalmers, appealed for stability and the chance for a second term for Labor to guide Australians through “uncertain times”. The budget has a strong focus on cost-of-living pressures […]

  The peak body representing private pathology in Australia, Australian Pathology, launched a widespread campaign that has been running since 2024 – “Keep Pathology Bulk Billed”. This multi-channel initiative can be seen on TV commercials, Mainstream news and media articles, social media, and billboards. Aimed at raising awareness of the long-term stagnation in Medicare rebates