The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP - Minister for Health
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18 June 2013
New website details frontline health services delivered by Medicare Locals
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek has launched a new government website which gives Australians information about important health services being provided by Medicare Locals in their local communities.
14 June 2013
Star Rating System for Packaged Foods
Packaged foods will feature a health star rating to assist consumers make informed, healthier food choices.
13 June 2013
New Report Shows Queensland Government Fails Patients
Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek commented on the results from the National Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services: Performance report for 2012.
13 June 2013
New Report Shows Victorian Government Fails Patients
Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek commented on the results from the National Partnership Agreement on Improving Public Hospital Services: Performance report for 2012.
11 June 2013
New Dementia Research Funding to Unlock Secrets of the Brain
Medical research into the impact of low Vitamin B12 levels is among six new dementia research grants announced.
05 June 2013
Patient Pain as Newman Slashes 70,000 Services
Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek comments on the Queensland state Budget.
05 June 2013
Regular Cervical Screening Still Vital
The Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, today said that there was still the opportunity to build on the historic gains in the prevention of cervical cancer and further improve the health of Australian women.
04 June 2013
Plibersek: Spare Queensland Hospitals from Budget Scalpel
Health Minister Tanya Plibersek commenting on Queensland Budget.
02 June 2013
Child’s Health Information at a Parent’s Fingertips
The Minister for Health, Tanya Plibersek, has launched a new mobile app that allows parents to keep their children’s important health, growth and development information at their fingertips.
30 May 2013
More Health Professionals and Services for Rural Australia
Australians living in rural and remote areas will have better access to essential medical services thanks to a $179 million investment from the Gillard Government that will bring more health professionals to areas that have found it hard to attract them.
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