Who cares about the health of those who live outside the big cities? Not many gave two hoots during the election campaign, but suddenly rural health concerns are front and centre. The Independents may be playing on the high moral ground, saying that stability of government is their overriding priority, but health is a critical […]
Federal health policy
Election mantra ‘more hospital beds’ not what we need
he two major political parties cannot seem to muster any prevention policies to save our health system, let alone the planet, writes Professor Boyd Swinburn, director, WHO Collaborating Centre for Obesity Prevention at Deakin University.
LOSTNEARFOSSILCREEK: Abbott quadbikes through the Red Centre
Tony Abbott spent the best part of a day and a night stranded in the desert wastelands of Kings Creek Station. But with no policy announcements and just cheap shots at indigenous issues in the media, what was the point of his NT expedition?
Crikey Says: Commonwealth … commonhealth … commonhell … or …
The Government’s talking points on health fell off the back of an ambulance.
Can we blame the latest private health insurance hikes on a “lazy” Government?
It’s no surprise that private health insurance premiums continue to rise. What is surprising is that more questions aren’t being asked about the merits of such extravagant public subsidy.
Budget countdown: health caught in a catch 22
The more successful our health system, the longer Australians live — and the longer they will need aged care services of all varieties.
Your Say: Daily Mail readers' feedback: Crikey Says – 2 August, 2007
Tony Abbott: it’s all about getting re-elected.
