Ged Kearney
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Healthcare
Medical misogyny condemns half the population to poor treatment
Some doctors say the Medicare system gives them insufficient time and funding to manage complex women’s issues.
- The Herald's View
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LGBTQ
Six MPs defy Albanese over census backflip that baffled Coalition
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney took a rare step in breaking with the government’s position, taking the revolt to six government MPs.
- by Paul Sakkal, Natassia Chrysanthos and Olivia Ireland
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Baby formula
‘My milk dried up’: Assistant minister says mums who formula feed need support
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney says it’s important to continue promoting the message that breastfeeding gives babies the best start in life, but it’s not easy for everyone.
- by Jewel Topsfield
‘Not a single government dollar’: Albanese plays down gas policy push after blowback
Six Labor MPs in at-risk seats have spoken out against the future gas strategy spearheaded by Resources Minister Madeleine King.
- by Mike Foley
‘Lack of humanity’: Government under fire over handling of Gaza visas
More Palestinians fleeing Gaza have had their visas cancelled while en route to Australia, leaving them stranded and their family members in a state of panic.
- by Matthew Knott
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Healthcare
Hysterical, drama queen: How two-thirds of Australian women say they feel at the doctor
A woman who went to the GP complaining about abdominal pain during sex was told: “You’re 70 years old; of course sex is going to hurt.” Three days later, her appendix burst.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
The tasty and abundant food additive that’s killing Australians
The Grattan Institute says it’s time for mandatory limits on salt, as thousands die each year from illnesses caused by a high intake.
- by Aisha Dow
Labor won’t make public hospitals perform abortions, despite fresh push for access
Abortion services are a patchwork across the country, with rules that differ between states and territories and many public hospitals or GPs that refuse to provide terminations.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Medical lobby set to lose veto power over who runs key regulator
The proposed change acts on a recommendation of the recent Medicare review following reports in this masthead that billions of dollars were leaking from the system each year.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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The Dust of Death
Doctors to be forced to report silicosis cases to new national registry
Under draft laws, if a clinician fails to report the patient’s name and workplace, they could face fines of up to $8250.
- by Angus Thompson
21, unmarried and pregnant with twins, Kearney faced ‘momentous’ decisions
Vowing to improve abortion access, Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney says she was lucky - she had a job, a home and someone to help look after the babies - but “this is not the story for so many others”.
- by Dana Daniel
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