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 MinistersAugust 2004
31 August 2004
National Neuroscience Consultative Taskforce Established
The Australian Government has established a National Neuroscience Consultative Taskforce to provide advice on how Australia can best harness scientific advances in understanding and managing social and health problems associated with disorders of the mind and brain.
31 August 2004
Government offer on renewed public Health Outcome Funding Agreements (PHOFAS)
The Public Health Outcome Funding Agreements (PHOFAS) between the Australian Government and the states and territories enables the states to maintain the gains made in public health and to work into the future to address new public health challenges as they arise.
31 August 2004
Broadband For Health Suppliers Chosen
The Australian Government has announced a list of approved suppliers to implement its $35 billion broadband initiative.
27 August 2004
Government response to the Senate Inquiry into Hepatitis C and the Blood Supply
The Australian Government announced its response to the Senate Inquiry into Hepatitis C and the Blood Supply.
27 August 2004
Doorstop Interview - Announcement of the June quarter bulk billing figures
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, attends a doorstop interview to announce the June quarter bulk billing figures.
27 August 2004
Increase in bulk billing rates
The national GP bulk billing rate is now above 70 per cent. The national bulk billing rate for people over the age of 65 has also increased significantly to 80.5 per cent.
25 August 2004
$42 million for new research networks
The Australian Government has committed $42 million to fund cutting edge research through a new plan to bring leading researchers together to share their knowledge.
23 August 2004
Interview with Catherine McGrath, AM Program
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, is interviewed by Catherine McGrath, AM Program, about the private health insurance rebate.
23 August 2004
Government works with doctors on operation of safety net
The Australian Government has been working closely with doctors to ensure that the extended Medicare safety net operates as intended to protect all Australians from high out of pocket costs for services provided outside hospital.
23 August 2004
Interview with Leon Byner, 5AA
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, is interviewed by Leon Byner, 5AA, regarding increases to the private health insurance rebate.
23 August 2004
Radio interview with Paul Murray, 6PR
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, is interviewed by Paul Murray, 6PR, about the increases to the private health insurance rebate.
23 August 2004
Interview with Matthew Abraham and David Bevan, 891 ABC
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, is interviewed by Matthew Abraham and David Bevan, 891 ABC, about the private health insurance rebate.
23 August 2004
Interview with Neil Mitchell, 3AW
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, is interviewed by Neil Mitchell, 3AW, about the private health insurance rebate.
23 August 2004
Doorstop Interview - Increases to the private health insurance rebate
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, attends a doorstop interview regarding increases to the private health insurance rebate for people over 65.
23 August 2004
After hours GP service in the Tweed
The Health Minister, Tony Abbott has guaranteed the Tweed will receive a Commonwealth funded after-hours GP clinic.
16 August 2004
Higher Medicare rebates for GPs who bulk bill
The Commonwealth Government will extend its Medicare bulk billing incentive payment to include GPs in outer-metropolitan areas with lower than average bulk billing rates.
13 August 2004
Federal Government funding boost for after-hours GP services
The Health Minister, Tony Abbott, has announced two important initiatives to improve access to after-hours GP services.
13 August 2004
Launch of new after-hours GP clinics
Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott, launches new after-hours GP clinics while visiting the Hughes Family Clinic in the ACT.
12 August 2004
Howard Government further strengthens Medicare
The Australian Government's $4 billion investment has strengthened Medicare, announced the Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott.
10 August 2004
After-hours GP trials to be extended
The Australian Government has committed a further $12.9 million to continue the After-Hours Primary Medical Care programme into 2005-06.
06 August 2004
Medicare offices open Saturdays
Most Medicare offices will open on Saturday mornings from 9.00am until 12.30pm from this weekend.
06 August 2004
New board to lead National Institute of Clinical Studies
The new board of the National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) has been announced by the Health Minister Tony Abbott.
04 August 2004
General Practice Education and Training Board announced
The membership of the second board of General Practice Education and Training (GPET) has been announced by the Minister for Health and Ageing Tony Abbott.
04 August 2004
Katherine HealthConnect trial to pioneer electronic health records in the Northern Territory
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Tony Abbott has announced a funding boost of $908,000 for the HealthConnect trial in Katherine.
04 August 2004
Breastmilk still the best nutrition for babies
In an effort to increase breastfeeding rates, the Australian Breastfeeding Association has developed the Australian Breastfeeding Leadership Plan.