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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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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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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Making it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions

Summary of proposal

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.

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Making it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions

Summary of proposal

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.

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Making it easier to access Medicare subsidised psychology sessions

Summary of proposal

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.

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Adding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare

Summary of proposal

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.

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Adding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare

Summary of proposal

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.

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Adding ADHD and Autism Assessments to Medicare

Summary of proposal

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.

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Supporting Community Healthcare

Summary of proposal

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.

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