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New national centre to crack down on scammers
A new multi-million dollar anti-scam centre will be the latest tool in the government’s arsenal to crack down on fraud. More than $86 million was set aside in the recent …
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Boost to bulk billing at the centre of cost-of-living budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised the relief measures won’t worsen already high inflation, treading a delicate balance as he handed down his second budget in Canberra on Tuesday. An increase …
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Boost to health measures agreed at national cabinet
National cabinet has agreed to a suite of health measures in an effort to make medical services more accessible. State and territory leaders met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in …
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Cosgrove called in to fill role as governor-general visits Greece
He may have been out of the job as governor-general for four years, but Sir Peter Cosgrove is set to return for a brief stint at his old stomping ground …
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Medicine shortage fears a scare campaign, says minister
Pharmacy peak bodies have been accused of scaremongering on changes to prescription medicines. Up to six million Australians will be able to pay less for medicines, with the government to …
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Millions to be spent on research into long COVID
More than $50 million will be spent on research into long COVID, after an inquiry into the condition called for a national database on the coronavirus. The funding will allow …
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Ups and downs as new year rings in federal policy changes
As 2022 ticks over into 2023, a raft of new changes and laws are set to come into effect. From increased payments and fines to the rolling back of pandemic …