Mark Butler
We tax big tobacco due to its health impact. Why not social media companies?
Mental health advocates say the government is failing young people by pushing social media bans instead of improving access to unaffordable psychology services.
- by Mary Ward
Latest
Vape-flation: prices have surged, but retailers are still flouting the ban
Two months after a ban on selling vapes outside pharmacies, this masthead visited a dozen tobacco and convenience stores across Sydney. All had vapes available on request.
- by Millie Muroi
Exclusive
Mental health
‘Too-hard basket’: The workplace stigma against one in five Australians
One in four bosses would not hire someone with depression or bipolar disorder, according to a report that has revealed the depth of mental health discrimination in the workplace.
- by Broede Carmody
‘A potential wildlife massacre’: Eyes on the sky as virus wings its way towards Australia
A virulent strain of bird flu is morphing as it spreads around the world and Australia looks to be its end destination.
- by Mike Foley
Vapes to be sold behind the counter under watered-down ban
The last-minute changes have provoked the fury of pharmacists, who said they were healthcare professionals and not tobacconists.
- by Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos
Exclusive
Healthcare
Health minister intervenes in chiropractors’ decision to allow spinal manipulation of babies
Mark Butler is seeking an urgent explanation from the Chiropractic Board of Australia after its controversial decision to allow practitioners to recommence spinal manipulations on babies.
- by Henrietta Cook
Labor’s $2.1 billion prescription top-up a major win for chemists
Pharmacies will be paid an extra $4.80 by the government each time they give out a 60-day medicine script, in a major concession from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Allan told to put money where her mouth is in antisemitism fight
Premier receives fiery reception at Jewish Community Council of Victoria event.
- by Noel Towell and Kishor Napier-Raman
Wait list for weight loss as Ozempic replicas banned in four months
Elyse used a compound version of Ozempic for a year to lose weight. She says taking replicas off the market will only create more distress and anxiety.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Australia to ban replicas of weight loss drugs Ozempic and Mounjaro
The ban will drastically reduce the availability of the popular weight-loss injections – which have been in short supply globally – and disrupt the businesses capitalising on the huge demand.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Analysis
Political leadership
Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
- by James Massola
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