Regulation and taxation of vaping products
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.
Read moreRegulation and taxation of vaping products
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.
Read moreMaking it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions
The proposal would remove the current requirement for a GP referral at Session 6 from the 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreMaking it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions
The proposal would remove the current requirement for a GP referral at Session 6 from the 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreMaking it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions
The proposal would remove the current requirement for a GP referral at Session 6 from the 10 Medicare subsidised psychology sessions.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreAdding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare
The proposal would add attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The new item could be billed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner or general practitioner.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.
Read moreAdding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare
The proposal would add attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The new item could be billed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner or general practitioner.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.
Read moreAdding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare
The proposal would add attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments to the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS). The new item could be billed by a paediatrician, psychiatrist, psychologist, nurse practitioner or general practitioner.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.
Read moreSupporting Community Healthcare
The proposal would provide $24.2 million over 4 years to support community health care.
The funding profile would be $9.2 million in 2025-26, $5.0 million in each of 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29.
The proposal would be non-ongoing and start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreWomen policy portfolio – Women’s Health – Menopause treatment
The proposal would make menopause treatments affordable and accessible under the following components:
Component 1: Provide $50 million annually to make menopause treatments more affordable and accessible. This Commonwealth funding should go towards:
- Subsidising TGA approved menopausal hormone therapy (MHT).
- Purchasing more doses of MHT and making them more accessible across Australia.
- Purchasing alternative forms of MHT medications.
Component 2:
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