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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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Clinical Practice
Senate Committee recommends passing nurse prescribing laws
A Senate Committee has endorsed the Bill allowing designated registered nurses to prescribe PBS medicines from July 2026.
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Clinical Practice
Endorsed RNs now able to prescribe scheduled medicines
Endorsed RNs are now able to prescribe medications in partnership with a doctor or nurse practitioner – a change that…
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News
Do pharmaceutical tariffs threaten the PBS?
There are fears that, if implemented, the tariffs could cost the Australian economy up to $2.8 bn. That’s both in…
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News
TikTok videos criticised by experts for birth control misinformation
An expert panel has said social media myths could contribute to high rates of unplanned pregnancies in Australia and urged…
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Senate backs visiting rights for private midwives
A senate motion has called on the health minister to facilitate access and admitting rights for privately practicing midwives to…
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Move to cut PBS red tape
Changes to prescribing rules for drugs listed on PBS have been announced. The federal government has announced changes to prescribing…
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