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 2004
30 May 2004
New bulk billing medical centres
Two new after hours bulk billing medical centres have been opened in Western Australia as part of a joint Commonwealth-State initiative to improve access to doctors outside of working hours.
28 May 2004
Government programs help improve Indigenous eye health
The Australian Government today released the 'Review of the Implementation of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Program' as well as its response.
27 May 2004
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Launch
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, launches Australia's biggest morning tea.
27 May 2004
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea Launch
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, launches Australia's Biggest Morning Tea at Parliament House.
26 May 2004
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea - raising money for cancer
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea (Thursday May 27), now in its eleventh year, is an annual fundraising event organised by the Cancer Council Australia to raise money for cancer.
25 May 2004
Interview with Leon Byner, 5AA
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott is interviewed by Leon Byner, 5AA, about the Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
24 May 2004
Carers recognised during Palliative Care Week
The Australian Government recognises the vital role carers play in palliative care and the contribution they make to society.
23 May 2004
Pathways Home - the road to recovery
The Australian Government and the NSW Government have joined together to improve health care for people who are recovering after being in hospital.
21 May 2004
New immigration arrangements enhance medical services
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, and the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Senator Amanda Vanstone, announced today changes to immigration arrangements that will assist medical practitioners who wish to migrate to Australia.
20 May 2004
No cost increases in prescription medicines as a result of the FTA
The price of prescription medicines will not rise as a result of the Free Trade Agreement with the United States.
20 May 2004
More doctors in outer city suburbs
Patients living in outer city suburbs are benefiting from an Australian Government program that has encouraged doctors to move to under-serviced outer urban areas.
17 May 2004
Stability in the private health sector
The latest figures on private health insurance membership levels show that the private health sector continues to remain remarkably stable.
14 May 2004
Doorstop Interview - March Quarter Bulk Billing Figures
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, attends a doorstop interview to speak about the March Quarter Bulk Billing Figures.
14 May 2004
GP Immunisation Incentives Scheme
The General Practice Immunisation Incentives (GPII) Scheme will continue to be funded by the Alternative Funding for General Practice program.
14 May 2004
Government's doctor initiatives pay off in rural Australia
The Australian Government's rural health programs are providing better health services and more doctors and nurses in country areas, according to a Monash University study released.
14 May 2004
March quarter bulk billing figures
Bulk billing rates have increased by 1.8 percentage points during the first three months of this year to 68.3 per cent.
13 May 2004
Final element of medical indemnity legislation introduced
The Australian Government has introduced into Parliament legislation for the government-guaranteed medical indemnity Run-off Cover Scheme (ROCS) to come into effect from 1 July 2004.
12 May 2004
Launch of the brochure 'Nursing Australia'
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbot, launches the Australian Nursing Federation's new brochure called 'Nursing Australia'.
11 May 2004
Government's response to Red Tape
The Australian Government has outlined additional measures to reduce the red tape burden on GPs.
11 May 2004
Budget gives boost to the bush
The new Rural Health Strategy announced in the Budget will provide $830.2 million over four years for health services to people living in rural and remote Australia.
06 May 2004
Government invests extra $200 million in medical research capacity
The Australian Government has provided an extra $200 million over seven years to independent medical research institutes to help fund overhead costs to ensure they are well equipped to focus on their vital work.
05 May 2004
Launch of New Medicare Health Checks for Indigenous Australians
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, launches the new Medicare Health Checks for Indigenous Australians.
05 May 2004
New Medicare health checks for Indigenous Australians
The Australian Government has introduced a new Medicare funded health check for Indigenous Australians to help prevent and treat chronic illness.
04 May 2004
Community grants help those with asthma
The Australian Government will provide $1.25 million to help people better manage their asthma.
03 May 2004
Government highlights importance of breastfeeding
The Australian Government has reconfirmed its commitment to the Australian Breastfeeding Association (ABA), with ongoing funding of $100,000 for 2004-05.
03 May 2004
Increased financial incentives for GPs to bulk bill
Doctors in regional areas now receive a $7.50 incentive payment for bulk billing concession card holders and children under 16.