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'Transformational': cystic fibrosis drug price slashed

Affordable access to life-changing treatment for cystic fibrosis will be expanded to more Australians with a change to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

AAP · Jun 24, 2025

Low pharmacy vaping uptake fuels black market fears

Only about 40,000 vapes have been sold via the federal government's pharmacy model, which critics say shows black market sales are still thriving.

AAP · Jun 16, 2025

IVF system fails to pass the pub test, minister says

A rapid review of Australia's IVF industry will scrutinise the safety and quality of state regulatory schemes after recent embryo mix-ups.

AAP · Jun 12, 2025

Australia approves new drug to treat early Alzheimer’s disease

Kisunla is first new treatment registered by TGA in 25 years but could cost patients more than $80,000 and less than one in five will be eligible

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support

Ensuring the provision of high quality disability services will pose a significant challenge for the Albanese government’s second term.

The Conversation · May 20, 2025

Tricky portfolios and rising stars: the biggest moves in Albanese’s cabinet reshuffle

Here are the most important changes – among almost two dozen – in Labor’s ministry reshuffle

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025

View from The Hill: Albanese shifts Tanya Plibersek from environment, in favour of ‘can-do’ Murray Watt

The reshuffle announced by Anthony Albanese is a mix of continuity and change, with those in the government’s top rank staying in their previous ministries, as the prime minister had earlier flagged, but some big movements down the line.

The Conversation · May 12, 2025

Medicare urgent care clinics: are they Australian healthcare’s saviour or just a Band-Aid solution?

Labor has made the clinics key to its election strategy but critics say there is no long-term evidence they are reducing pressure on emergency departments

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2025

Labor and the Coalition brush over ‘scary’ decline in young Australians’ dental visits

Just like housing, advocates say oral health care is a policy area where younger Australians are seriously disadvantaged

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025