Anne Ruston
Coalition accuses Chalmers of reviving ‘Mediscare’
In 2016, Labor’s “Mediscare” campaign falsely suggested the Coalition wanted to privatise Medicare. The opposition is accusing the government of “reheating” the claim.
- by Millie Muroi
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Aged care
Boomers face user-pays aged care as Labor gives ground in secret talks
The new deal would require aged care residents with higher incomes to pay more for food and accommodation, while their health services would be funded in full.
- by David Crowe
Dutton’s nuclear option a prop for fossil fuel industry
The conclusion must be drawn, that having lost the argument that climate change is real, the Opposition are promoting nuclear to pretend that they have an actual policy, provide an alternative that keeps them at odds with the government, knowing full well that it will never eventuate, and to keep the fossil fuel industry in business for as long as possible.
Liberal fury at the antics of Alex, the anti-woke senator
Within 24 hours of rolling his senior South Australian colleague for top spot on the state Senate ticket, conservative firebrand Alex Antic was on the attack.
- by James Massola
Wealthy would pay at least $20 a day more in aged care overhaul
An expert taskforce has told the Albanese government that taxpayers should fully cover the care costs of older Australians, but not certain living expenses.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Liberal Party
Dutton steps in to stop Liberal frontbench women being dumped by men in pre-selections
To turn around Liberals’ worst level of female representation in 30 years, an outgoing ex-minister is calling for a radical rule change.
- by Paul Sakkal
Wealthy Boomers could pay more for meals, cleaning in aged care
The federal government is weighing up which Australians in nursing homes should be charged more – and how much those fees will be – as it seeks to address the nation’s rising aged care bill.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
More than 900 parliamentary questions on health and aged care unanswered
Federal Labor has been accused of showing contempt for transparency over a shortfall in answers to questions on notice since late October.
- by Olivia Ireland
Medical industry braces for vape addiction as first stage of ban begins
From New Year’s Day, all imported disposable vapes – with or without nicotine – will be banned as the first stage of the government’s crackdown to eventually limit vaping to people with a prescription.
- by Olivia Ireland
Coalition refuses to condemn jeering pharmacy protesters despite Speaker’s rebuke
Milton Dick has described the behaviour in parliament as unacceptable and issued a warning to MPs who might have invited them to the building.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Medicine
Coalition faces uphill battle in attempt to block Labor’s 60-day medicine policy
The opposition said it was concerned about poor consultation with pharmacies but will need the full crossbench to block the change after the Greens ruled it out.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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