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Mark Butler
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Australian general practitioner operational challenges
3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated
Latest: Australia sees rise in GP bulk-billing rates
Australian general practitioners (GPs) continue to face significant operational and clinical pressures. The RACGP’s 2025 Health of the Nation report indicates that nearly 70% of GPs report burnout, with one in three inte
Australia tobacco tax debate and illicit market crackdown
39 clusters · 97 sources · last updated
Latest: Victoria illicit tobacco sellers move online to evade crackdown
The debate over Australian tobacco taxation has intensified as the Coalition pushes for a major policy overhaul. A Senate inquiry led by the Coalition has recommended slashing tobacco excise by up to 80 per cent to comba
Australian private health insurance rebate reform dispute
2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated
Latest: Australian Senate blocks private health insurance rebate cuts
The Australian Labor Government proposed reforming the private health insurance rebate by removing the bonus for citizens over 65. The government intended to use the projected $3 billion in savings to fund aged care serv
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