The Hon Tony Abbott MHR - Media Items
Listed below are media items for The Hon Tony Abbott MP, Former Minister for Health and Ageing
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Previous MinistersMay 2006
31 May 2006
Australian of the Year wins grant to further develop cancer vaccine
Australian of the Year Professor Ian Frazer and his research team are among 21 leading medical research teams who will receive grants totalling more than $5 million from the Australian Government. The grants have been awarded under the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Industry and Postdoctoral Fellowships, and Development and Project Grant Schemes.
30 May 2006
Australian health authorities to test pandemic responses
Australia’s health and emergency services will participate in the largest health simulation exercise ever held in this country to test preparedness for a pandemic influenza outbreak. To be called Exercise Cumpston 06, the test will be held over four days from 16-19 October 2006.
30 May 2006
Containment strategies feature in new pandemic plan
The Australian Government has released an updated Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza 2006.
23 May 2006
After-hours GPs: Improving access for families and local communities
Thousands of Australian families will have improved access to after-hours care from local doctors following a substantial investment under the Round the Clock Medicare initiative.
18 May 2006
Haemophiliacs gain more, better blood products
A three-year supply agreement that begins on 1 July will bring benefits to haemophiliacs around Australia.
17 May 2006
PBS consultation
The Government today began formal consultations with the pharmaceutical sector about possible further refinements to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
16 May 2006
Informed Financial Consent
Sppech by the Hon Tony Abbott MHR at the Surgeons Conference, Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour, 16 May 2006.
15 May 2006
Private health cover: trend up
Almost 8.8 million Australians were covered by private health insurance in the March 2006 quarter. This is an increase of 24,000 on the previous quarter, according to figures released by the Private Health Insurance Administration Council.
12 May 2006
Medicare support for people with type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes will be better supported through the Medicare system under changes announced.
12 May 2006
New GP bulk-billing records set for young and rural patients
Figures for the March quarter 2006, released today, show GP bulk-billing has increased to 75.7 per cent. This is the highest level in four and a half years and a rise for the ninth consecutive quarter.
12 May 2006
$1.5m to put older patients’ needs first
The Commonwealth Government will provide an additional $1.5 million to help Victorian health services put older people’s needs first when they complete hospital treatment.
04 May 2006
Appointment of the Convenor of the Independent Review (PBS)
Ms Linda Webb has been appointed Convenor of the Independent Review (PBS), under the Australia-US Free Trade Agreement.
03 May 2006
Address to the Queensland Obesity Summit
Speech by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, to the Queensland Obesity Summit, Parliament House, Brisbane, 3 May 2006.
02 May 2006
National Heart Foundation launch
Speech by the Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, at the National Heart Foundation launch, Sydney, Tuesday 2 May 2006.
02 May 2006
Funding for adult stem cell research announced
The Australian Government will provide $22 million over four years towards establishing a National Adult Stem Cell Research Centre.
01 May 2006
New Medicare items for Indigenous health, refugees and palliative care
Medicare funded health checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and for refugee and other humanitarian entrants will be listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) from May 1. A new item recognising the role of specialists in pain and palliative medicine, and items covering immunisation and wound-management by registered Aboriginal Health Workers in the Northern Territory on behalf of a GP will also be listed.
01 May 2006
Funding boost for cancer care
As part of the $189.4 million Strengthening Cancer Care initiative, the Australian Government has committed $11.5 million for several activities, including funding for cancer cooperative groups undertaking clinical trials.