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Listed below are media items for The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Former Minister for Health and Ageing
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Previous MinistersApril 2009
28 April 2009
Shedding a New Light on Medicine
Australian medical researchers and clinicians will soon have access to the most advanced technology in the world to image the human body. The Australian Government through the National Health and Medical Research Council will provide $13.2 million to develop an imaging and therapy beamline at the Australian Synchrotron in Melbourne.
27 April 2009
Chemotherapy Budget Measure
The Australian Government will delay implementation of the chemotherapy budget measure from 1 July by two months.
27 April 2009
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Turns 60
Sixty years since it was founded, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in East Melbourne remains one of the leading cancer treatment and research institutes in Australia and the world.
27 April 2009
Australia Strengthens Border Surveillance for Swine Flu
On the advice of the Commonwealth Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jim Bishop, the Australian government has strengthened border surveillance measures at airports in response to the potential spread of Swine Flu.
23 April 2009
Tenders Called for the Construction of NT’s Palmerston GP Super Clinic
The Australian Government has signed an agreement with the Northern Territory Department of Health and Families to provide $10.0 million for the construction of the Palmerston GP Super Clinic in Darwin’s fast-growing satellite city.
22 April 2009
2020 Gives Research Boost for Bionic Eye
The Australian Government has announced funding of $50.7 million over four years for the development of the bionic eye in Australia.
22 April 2009
GP Super Clinic for Burnie
The Australian Government has signed a contract with Burnie Super Clinic Pty Ltd for $2.5 million to establish the Burnie GP Super Clinic.
22 April 2009
GP Super Clinic for North Central Coast
The Australian Government has signed a contract with Warnervale Medical Services Pty Ltd for $2.5 million to establish the North Central Coast GP Super Clinic.
20 April 2009
GP Super Clinic a Big Win for Strathpine
The Australian Government has signed a contract with Superclinic Nominees Pty Ltd for $2.5 million to establish the Strathpine GP Super Clinic.
20 April 2009
More assistance to aid emotional recovery after bushfires
The Australian Government will provide further resources to aid the emotional and psychological recovery of bushfire affected families and communities in Victoria.
19 April 2009
National Campaign Targets Illicit Drugs
Hard-hitting ads targeting ice, ecstasy and marijuana will be rolled out from 19 April, as part of an $18 million national campaign.
15 April 2009
Government to re-introduce Alcopops Measure
The Government will re-introduce the alcopops measure into the Parliament as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against binge-drinking.
09 April 2009
GP Super Clinic for Devonport
The Australian Government has signed a contract with Devonport GP Superclinic Pty Ltd for $5 million to establish the Devonport GP Super Clinic.
07 April 2009
New centre for excellence in Aboriginal health to mark World Health Day
The Australian Government will provide $2.5 million to establish a Centre for Clinical Research Excellence in Aboriginal Health at the University of New South Wales.
06 April 2009
GP Super Clinic for Port Stephens
The Australian Government has signed an agreement with Rural and Metropolitan Health Pty Ltd to provide $2.5 million for the establishment of the Port Stephens GP Super Clinic.
05 April 2009
National Effort to Tackle Eating Disorders
The Australian Government will provide $3.5 million to a new national effort to tackle eating disorders.
01 April 2009
New PBS Medicines Listed – April 2009
Older women with osteoporosis, children with tyrosinemia and people with restless legs syndrome will benefit from the additions and changes to medicines subsidised by the Australian Government on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from 1 April.