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An elected Coalition Government will fund $265,000 to progress the next two stages of critical research into Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD), which takes the lives of approximately 80 Australians per year.

Health Minister Mark Butler is once again letting his state counterparts call the shots, as the New South Wales Labor Government pursues a tax on private health patients that could push up health insurance premiums across the country.

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Doorstop, Adelaide

12 October 2024

Topics: Kicking off Dan Tehan MP’s 900km run to raise awareness and research funds for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, one year since the Prime Minister’s failed Voice referendum

A charity relay to raise awareness and money for Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) will start today from historic Adelaide Oval, then cover more than 900 kilometres and finish in historic Terang.

Today, following the announcement of Professor Paul Kelly’s decision to retire from his role as Chief Medical Officer, I acknowledge and thank Professor Kelly for his strong leadership and significant contributions to Australia’s public health.

The Prime Minister should be condemned for his comments today in Question Time, as he mocked Tourette’s Syndrome for his own political point scoring.

The New South Wales Labor Government’s threat to increase the private health insurance levy should be called out for what it is – a blatant cash grab on Australians with private health cover.

Today it has been revealed that Australian patients are paying 45% more to visit their GP under the Albanese Labor Government.

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Interview with Tom Connell, Sky News

16 September 2024

Topics: The Government’s aged care reforms

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Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC Afternoon Briefing

12 September 2024

Topics: The Government’s aged care reforms