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Labor Betrays Australians on Genetic Testing Discrimination
The Albanese Labor Government has shamefully abandoned its promise to protect Australians from genetic discrimination in life insurance this term of government, breaking a historic commitment made in September last year.
Australians waiting up to three times as long for health claims to be processed under Labor
Wait times for Australians trying to access vital health services through Services Australia have blown out dramatically under Labor, with Australians waiting almost three times as long for PBS Patient Refunds to be processed.
Federal Opposition Marks Women's Health Week with Women's Health Roundtable
Women's health is a priority focus for the Federal Opposition. Whether it is helping women who live with chronic health conditions or supporting women and families on their fertility journey, the Liberal Party recognises that more work is needed to get the policy settings right.
Coalition Government will Regulate Vaping to Target Criminals and Protect Our Kids
A Coalition Government will introduce a regulated vaping model to crack down on crime and keep vapes out of the hands of Australian children. No Australian wants to see children getting access to vaping products or becoming addicted to vaping. But under Labor, kids are being targeted by a thriving and dangerous black market.
Labor Must Stand Up to Bully Union Boss on Sporting Infrastructure
The Prime Minister and the Minister for Sport must immediately call out the head of the CFEMU, John Setka for threatening to delay sporting infrastructure upgrades just because he doesn't like the new AFL umpire boss.
Win for Community Pharmacies, But Questions Remain
The Albanese Labor Government has been forced into a new 8th Community Pharmacy Agreement. The Agreement was finally released last week following sustained pressure from the Coalition after the Government's botched implementation of the 60-day dispensing policy.
Health claims take up to 400 per cent longer to process under Labor than under the Coalition
It now takes 400 per cent longer for Prescription Shopping claims to be processed by Services Australia under the Albanese Labor Government than it did under the Coalition – up from 9 days in 2021-22 to 45 days on the most recent figures.
Government's Aged Care Response Still Missing
The Albanese Labor Government has finally released its Aged Care Sustainability Taskforce Report to the sector and the Opposition, but most importantly, to the older Australians and their families who have been kept in the dark on this important issue.
Butler Misleads Regional Australians on Cheaper Healthcare
At the same time as the Albanese Labor Government is out their spruiking cheaper medicines, there is a serious primary care crisis unfolding that is only making it harder and more expensive to access critical healthcare.
Ministers Missing in Action as Australians' Health Information at Risk
The Albanese Labor Government is already on vacation, with no public statements from the Health or Home Affairs Ministers whilst millions of individuals have possibly had their records stolen more than 5 days ago.
Calls for Games Oversight to Avoid Another Shamble
The second interim report into Australia’s preparedness to host Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games was tabled in the Senate today revealing greater oversight is needed for the infrastructure, sporting and legacy opportunities in Queensland.
Coalition Takes the Lead on Illicit Tobacco
The Albanese Labor Government has once again proven that they are not up to the job of protecting Australians, as they sought to pass their Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Bill 2023 without addressing the thriving illicit tobacco trade.
The Albanese Government must stand up for Australians with Diabetes
Labor has been asleep at the wheel when it comes to supporting Australians living with diabetes, and now – on World Diabetes Day - it has become clear that they have put their foot fully on the brakes.
Para-Athletes Undermined, Communities Ignored, Games Senate Inquiry Interim Report
The Senate inquiry investigating Australia’s preparedness to host Commonwealth, Olympic and Paralympic Games handed down their interim report in the Senate today, revealing para-athletes’ pathway to Paris 2028 Olympics has been destroyed and local communities have been ignored by federal and state Labor governments.
Cheaper Medicines, but at what Cost?
The Coalition strongly supports Australians having access to cheaper medicines. We support 60-day dispensing. However, the Albanese Labor Government needs to appropriately consider the flow-on impacts of their implementing this policy.
Labor Shows Contempt for Accountability by Leaving Thousands of Parliamentary Questions Unanswered
The Albanese Labor Government’s sloppiness and disregard for parliamentary accountability has been exposed again, with new evidence revealing thousands of questions remain unanswered following the most recent round of Senate Estimates.
2026 Commonwealth Games, Another Labor Broken Promise
Premier Daniel Andrews’ decision to abandon the 2026 Commonwealth Games is a terrible outcome for sport and major events in this country. It is a disaster for our international reputation and just highlights Labor cannot manage money.
One Year of Funding is Not Enough for Essential Children's Hospice
The Coalition is relieved to see the Albanese Labor Government’s delayed announcement of an additional year of funding to Hummingbird House, but they must apologise for the ongoing uncertainty they have created.
At Least 240,000 Australians Worse Off from Labor's Mental Health Cut as Cost of Living Bites
Department of Health data has revealed that Labor’s cuts to Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions has ripped away critical support from around 240,000 Australians, whilst countless more have been left without the possibility of accessing additional sessions.
Senate Inquiry to Create Accountability for Commonwealth Games
The preparedness of state and federal Labor governments to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be examined by a new Senate Inquiry. The terms of reference have been set out for the committee to examine the planning, spending, infrastructure development and legacy sporting assets of the Games.
Opposition Welcomes MyGov Digital Health Boost
The Opposition welcomes the Albanese Labor Government’s discovery of the importance of digital health and service delivery with new improvements launched to the myGovApp, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, and Shadow Minister for Government Services and the Digital Economy, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, said today.
Albanese Govt Red Tape Leaves Regional AUS Behind
The Coalition is calling on the Albanese Labor Government to immediately reverse its decision to impose a de facto regional processing penalty on skilled workers in priority sectors hoping to take up one of thousands of jobs that need to be filled in regional communities.
Press Conference, Melbourne, VIC
It is fantastic to be here in Melbourne today. Once again, Australia is showcasing what we do so, so well and that's international sporting events here with the Australian Open, currently underway. Last night we saw a fantastic game in the women's finals. But most particularly we saw our boys bring home the doubles finals. So, congratulations to Australia for that.
Urgent Oversight Body Required to Protect Sporting Infrastructure
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.
Press Conference, Adelaide, SA
Look, it's fantastic to be here in Adelaide today with the Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley. We've had the opportunity this morning to visit the Gawler area and to speak to businesses up there about some of the unique challenges that they're facing. This afternoon we'll be heading up to the Adelaide Hills and tomorrow, we're heading up to Clare and the York Peninsula. It's been fantastic as the Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care to have the opportunity for Sussan to be able to meet with providers on the ground to see the unique challenges that are currently being faced by our health and aged care sectors.
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