Health Policy
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Industry & Reform
Nurses, midwives showcase skills at Parliament
More than 20 nursing and midwifery organisations gathered at Parliament House to demonstrate how full‑scope practice could strengthen primary care,…
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Industry & Reform
Safety Commission to review virtual health care
Australia will introduce national standards for virtual care, building on a new clinical governance model that aims to strengthen safety,…
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Industry & Reform
Bulk billing surges, PM bets big on health
Bulk‑billing rates rose to 81.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, with the Albanese government crediting Medicare reforms…
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Industry & Reform
What was in the budget for Australians’ health
This year’s federal budget delivers stability rather than sweeping reform in health, with most new funding directed to hospitals, medicines…
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Q&A
ANMF appoints new federal assistant secretary
ANMF Federal Assistant Secretary Catelyn Richards discusses her leadership approach, priorities in aged care and climate resilience, and how she…
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Industry & Reform
Labor re-elected in SA
Labor’s re‑election in South Australia brings a broad health agenda, including new hospitals, mental health units, aged care expansion, women’s…
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Industry & Reform
2025 in review: From pay rises to policy wins
2025 was a pivotal year for Australian nurses, marked by significant pay negotiations, expanded prescribing roles, and ethical dilemmas. Nursing…
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