Secure $33 million for rural universities to train more healthcare workers plus 75 additional Commonwealth Supported Places

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide a $33 million Commonwealth investment for rural universities to train more healthcare workers, and 75 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for medicine, nursing and allied health in rural areas.

The investment for rural universities would be split between $23 million to train rural doctors, and $10 million for nurses and allied health workers.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Secure $33 million for rural universities to train more healthcare workers plus 75 additional Commonwealth Supported Places

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide a $33 million Commonwealth investment for rural universities to train more healthcare workers, and 75 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for medicine, nursing and allied health in rural areas.

The investment for rural universities would be split between $23 million to train rural doctors, and $10 million for nurses and allied health workers.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Secure $33 million for rural universities to train more healthcare workers plus 75 additional Commonwealth Supported Places

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide a $33 million Commonwealth investment for rural universities to train more healthcare workers, and 75 additional Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for medicine, nursing and allied health in rural areas.

The investment for rural universities would be split between $23 million to train rural doctors, and $10 million for nurses and allied health workers.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.

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Expand the Better Access Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would expand the Better Access Scheme so that it also includes subsidised access to accredited registered counsellors and registered mental health nurses.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Expand the Better Access Scheme

Summary of proposal

The proposal would expand the Better Access Scheme so that it also includes subsidised access to accredited registered counsellors and registered mental health nurses.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Private health insurance rebates

Summary of proposal

The proposal would phase out the Private Health Insurance (PHI) Rebate from 1 July 2026.

The proposal would also remove the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) and Lifetime Health Cover Loading from 1 July 2025.

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Secure prac payments for allied health students (including psychologists) and medical students

Summary of proposal

The proposal would expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to include medical students and allied health students.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Secure prac payments for allied health students (including psychologists) and medical students

Summary of proposal

The proposal would expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to include medical students and allied health students.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Secure prac payments for allied health students (including psychologists) and medical students

Summary of proposal

The proposal would expand the Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) to include medical students and allied health students.

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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Regulation and taxation of vaping products

Summary of proposal

The proposal would legalise e-cigarettes in a regulated environment similar to that for tobacco cigarettes.

E-liquid would be subject to an excise rate of $1.00 per millilitre (mL).

The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.

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