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The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report released today by the Government, whilst clear on the problems facing primary care in Australia, contains no specific actions, no funding and no timelines.

Prime Minister Albanese’s announcement today has reaffirmed that Labor has once again broken a promise – this time, to deliver 50 ‘urgent’ care clinics within their first 12 months in government.

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31 January 2023

Subjects: 2032 Olympic Games infrastructure, Women’s Health Advisory Council, regional health challenges, Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report

Ahead of Australia hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Federal Labor Government must urgently establish an independent joint infrastructure oversight body to ensure Australia’s sporting infrastructure is not under threat.

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PRESS CONFERENCE
KOOYONG

28 January 2023

Subjects: $100 cost for GP visits, cost of living, Strengthening Medicare Taskforce report, beer tax

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13 January 2023

Subjects: Elective surgery backlogs, Labor Government’s Medicare funding

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4 January 2023

Subjects: Labor's decision to ignore the Chief Medical Officer's advice, the Voice to Parliament

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3 January 2023

Subjects: Labor’s decision to ignore the Chief Medical Officer’s advice

2023 is already off to a bitter start for many vulnerable Australians as the Albanese Labor Government officially slashes mental health supports provided through the Better Access program.

This holiday season, the only present that the Labor Government is giving the aged care sector is another broken promise.