Summary of proposal
Party
Australian Greens
Portfolio
Health and Aged Care
Policy Topic
Health

The proposal aims to invest in accessible, inclusive healthcare for LGBTIQA+ Australians work to eliminate discriminatory practices in our health and social services systems. The proposal would:

  • component 1: provide $9 million in funding to remove discriminatory barriers to blood donations.
    • This component would provide $1 million per year for 4 years to the Therapeutic Goods Administration and Lifeblood Australia, and an additional $5 million would be provided to Lifeblood to administer new systems if required.
  • component 2: this component would include providing:
    • $300 million over 4 years to support and fully implement the National LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing Action Plan to ensure inclusive and comprehensive health services and fund LGBTIQA+ community-controlled health organisations
    • $300 million for LGBTIQA+-specific mental health programs and services.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.