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Home > About us > Budget > 1996-1997

1996-1997

Senator Coulston

Dr Michael Wooldridge welcomes Senator Colston's views on the move forward with the rebate from 1 January

In this section:

Federal Government acts on Jananese encephalitis

Federal Government extends payments for HIV/AIDS tests

Federal Government support for a medica resonance scanner at Liverpool hospital

First comprehensive report on rural and remote health

Funding for new cancer research projects

GP's divisional structure getting results in public health

Health on line with pharmacy

Legislation introduced for the Government's 30% rebate for private health insurance

Legislation introduced to give loyalty bonuses a green light

Minister pays tribute to unsung heroes of women's cancer screening

Minister welcomes new approach to alcohol abuse

New asthma handbook for health professionals

New part-time Commissioner for the Health Insurance Commission

Private health insurance 30 % cheaper from New Year's Day

Research for a healthier tomorrow

Senator Coulston

Strategic review points the way towards a century of healing

Successful measles campaign draws to a close

Support for better working conditions for young doctors

MW 249/98
8 December 1998

Senator Coulston

I welcome Senator Colston's considered views in the Senate this evening.

I hope that other Senators will similarly recognise that while there are some uncertainties associated with most changes in health policy, the Government should be allowed to move forward with the rebate from 1 January.

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