This Newsletter covers Federal and State policy and legislative developments in the area of health. Copies of documents referred to can be obtained by clicking on the reference in this Newsletter or through Capital Monitor's collection at www.capitalmonitor.com.au or from the source quoted.
Major Announcements
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
15 July
Vaccine operations centre weekly operational update 12 July 2021
In a big boost to the rollout program, Australia will be receiving one million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine per week from 19 July tripling the current rate of supply. This will greatly increase the supply of the Pfizer vaccine and support an acceleration of the rollout of vaccines across the country. A total number of 9.1 million vaccine doses were administered across the country, said the Department of Health.
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Governments must clarify vaccine eligibility and expand access
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is calling on state and Federal governments to clarify vaccine eligibility criteria, promote consistency between states and territories, and consider expanding access to groups more likely to contract the COVID-19 virus or suffer severe effects. It comes following several changes to eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines and different criteria applying depending on where a person lives and how they will access a vaccine. Whilst Doctors understand the shared decision making necessary to tailor these messages, some patients appear to be confused regarding the regular change and updates.
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mRNA promise suspect as manufacturing timeline continues to blowout
As the nation grapples with another series of crippling lockdowns, Scott Morrison must tell Australians when local mRNA vaccine manufacturing will commence. In October last year, former Industry Minister Karen Andrews assured Australians that Australia would have the capacity to produce mRNA vaccines in Australia within nine to 12 months. Nine months later and the Government is still collecting initial submissions of interest from potential proponents, said Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation Ed Husic and Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler.
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NT: COVID-19 Update - Positive case
One new COVID-19 case has been recorded in the Northern Territory in the past 24 hours and is under the care of NT Health at the Centre for National Resilience. The 33-year-old male, who arrived on the repatriation flight from New Delhi on 6 July 2021, is asymptomatic. The total number of cases diagnosed in the Northern Territory is 191. There are currently 7 active cases in the Northern Territory, said NT Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet.
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NT: COVID-19 Update: Hotspots declared across parts of Victoria
The Chief Health Officer has declared a number of hotspots across Victoria from 10 July 2021 for the purposes of travel to the Northern Territory. This date aligns with the period of time people were in the community while infectious. Anyone travelling to the Northern Territory who has been in a COVID-19 hotspot in Victoria since 10 July 2021 and arrives in the Northern Territory after 5pm on 15 July 2021, will be required to undertake 14 days of mandatory supervised quarantine at the Alice Springs or Howard Springs quarantine facilities, said the NT Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet.
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VIC: Statement from the Premier
On the advice of Acting Chief Health Officer, Victoria will go into lockdown, meaning there are only five reasons to leave home from 11:59pm on Thursday 15 of July 2021. 'That means you can only leave home to get the food and the supplies you need, for exercise for up to two hours and no more than 5kms from your home, for care or caregiving, work or education if you can't do it from home or to get vaccinated at the nearest possible location. These restrictions will be in place for five days', said Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.
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14 July
WA: Chief health officer approval to request Covid-19 testing on persons who are quarantine workers from anywhere in Australia
The Western Australia Department of Health said that The Minister for Emergency Services declared a state of emergency with effect from 12 a.m. on 16 March 2020 in respect of the pandemic caused by COVI D-19 pursuant to section 56 of the Emergency Management Act 2005 (WA) ('EM Act'). The state of emergency applies to the State of Western Australia. Pursuant to those Testing Directions, as Chief Health Officer, I may give approval to a medical practitioner or other person (or class of medical practitioners, or of other persons, or of medical practitioners and other persons) to make a request, or to make requests, that a test be conducted, whether given unconditionally or subject to terms or conditions.
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WA: COVID-19 Update 14 July 2021
WA Health has reported no new cases of COVID-19. The State's total remains at 1,036. WA Health is now monitoring nine active COVID-19 cases. Three of these cases are linked to the Perth northern suburbs cluster, four are in hotel quarantine and two are in a stable condition in Perth hospitals. The one close contact, who remains in quarantine, and 55 casual contacts identified in Geraldton and linked to the seafarer's case, have all now received a negative COVID-19 test result. Additional testing for these contacts will be conducted over the following days.
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QLD: Public Health Alert - new exposure sites on the Sunshine Coast
The Queensland Department of Health said that a previously announced positive case has had their infectious period revised due to earlier identified symptoms. A public health alert is being issued for more contact tracing locations in Kenilworth, Noosa, Eumundi and Sunshine Beach. We are asking all Queenslanders to regularly monitor the list of exposure venues on the Queensland Health website and follow the public health advice. For these venues, anyone who has been to a venue within the identified time frame should get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result. Also complete the contact tracing form on the website.
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QLD: Public Health Alert: New exposure sites in North Ipswich, Inala and the Brisbane Airport
The Queensland Department of Health said that a public health alert has been issued for new Queensland contact tracing sites in North Ipswich, Inala and the Brisbane Airport. Queensland Health has been notified by another country that a positive COVID-19 case detected overseas had been in the community prior to departure.
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NSW: Lockdown extended to 30 July 2021
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian and New South Wales Minister for Health Brad Hazzard announced that given the ongoing number of infectious cases in the community, the current lockdown will be extended for at least another two weeks until 11:59pm on Friday, 30 July. This means the restrictions currently in place across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour will remain in place until this time. In these areas, online learning for students will also continue for an additional two weeks.
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NSW: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) statistics
NSW Health recorded 97 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm. Of these locally acquired cases, 61 are linked to a known case or cluster 45 are household contacts and 16 are close contacts and the source of infection for 36 cases remains under investigation. 60 cases were in isolation throughout their infectious period and seven cases were in isolation for part of their infectious period. 24 cases were infectious in the community, and the isolation status of six cases remain under investigation. Two new overseas-acquired cases were recorded in the same period. The total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is now 6,362.
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13 July
Public Health Alert: New exposure sites on the Sunshine Coast
The Queensland Department of Health said that: 'A previously announced positive case has had their infectious period revised due to earlier identified symptoms. A public health alert is being issued for more contact tracing locations in Kenilworth, Noosa, Eumundi and Sunshine Beach. For these venues, anyone who has been to a venue within the identified time frame should get tested and isolate until they receive a negative result.'
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ACT: Travel requirements for NT and WA lifted
The ACT Department of Health said that the ACT Government will lift its watch and assess requirements for the Northern Territory and Western Australia from 6:30pm Tuesday 13 July 2021, due to the improved COVID-19 situation in these jurisdictions. This means anyone who has been in these areas can now travel freely to the ACT and there is no longer the requirement to complete a declaration form.
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NSW: Mandatory COVID-19 surveillance testing for Greater Sydney workers
The NSW Department of Health said that given the high number of COVID-19 cases and exposure venues in the Fairfield Local Government Area (LGA), Fairfield residents who work in other LGAs must now be tested for COVID-19 every three days, even if they do not have symptoms. Additionally, workers from across Greater Sydney who work at locations more than 50km from the outer boundary of the Shellharbour, Wollongong, Wollondilly, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Central Coast LGAs must be tested for COVID-19 every seven days, even if they do not have symptoms. Anyone with even the mildest of symptoms needs to stay away from work, get tested immediately and self-isolate until they receive a negative COVID-19 test.
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WA: COVID-19 Update 13 July 2021
WA Health has reported no new cases of COVID-19. The State's total remains at 1036. WA Health is now monitoring nine active COVID-19 cases. Three of these cases are linked to the Perth northern suburbs cluster, four are in hotel quarantine and two are in a stable condition in Perth hospitals.
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12 July
From Broome to Boyup Brook, local pharmacists in rural WA vaccinating
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) is pleased that some Western Australian community pharmacists have commenced vaccinating against COVID-19, but calls for full activation of the pharmacy workforce. 49 Western Australian community pharmacies in locations such as Broome, Denmark and Esperance, will commence immunising their local communities against COVID-19. PSA has been working closely with the Western Australian Government to secure pharmacist involvement in the rollout and is delighted to see that this has finally come to fruition in regional WA.
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Breakthrough in NSW with pharmacists to help vaccinate
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) applauds the Government's announcement that approved community pharmacists in NSW will be activated in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. Premier Berejiklian announced that local pharmacies across the state will be permitted to vaccinate their local communities against COVID-19. PSA National President, A/Prof Chris Freeman, and NSW Branch President, Chelsea Felkai, welcomed the news.
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Now is the time to drive home the vaccine message
The Consumers Health Forum welcomes the stepped-up campaign promoting COVID-19 vaccinations and says it should be just the start of a broader community-based campaign. 'While Australia still needs more supplies of preferred vaccines, it is important that promotion of vaccination and preparation for an expanded rollout of vaccines are undertaken right now,' the CEO of the Consumers Health Forum, Leanne Wells said.
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NSW: New phase of the vaccine rollout in NSW
The NSW Government will enhance its contribution to the Federal Government's vaccine rollout to ensure maximum uptake both now, and as more supplies arrive. NSW will prioritise teachers and aged care workers in the Fairfield, Canterbury Bankstown and Liverpool local government areas where there is greater concern of COVID-19 transmission. A vaccine hub will begin operating at Fairfield Showground this Friday to target these two groups, said NSW Premier Berejiklian and NSW Minister Hazzard.
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NSW: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) statistics
NSW Health recorded 112 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm. Of these locally acquired cases, 64 are linked to a known case or cluster. Thirty-four cases were infectious in the community, and the isolation status of 18 cases remain under investigation. There have been 678 locally acquired cases reported since 16 June 2021, when the first case in the Bondi cluster was reported. There are currently 63 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, with 18 people in intensive care, four of whom require ventilation.
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TAS: Continuing to keep Tasmanians safe from COVID-19
'The health and safety of Tasmanians remains our number one priority as we continue to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,' said Acting Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff. 'With 112 new cases today, the situation in NSW is another reminder of how quickly COVID can spread and how important it is that we keep on top of it, and keep our community safe. Our current border restrictions with NSW, including a number of Local Government Areas and high-risk locations, will remain in place until Public Health advises it is safe to ease.'
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11 July
11 JUL 2021: DEPT OF HEALTH: COVID-19 vaccination - Commonwealth primary care doses administered
NSW: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) statistics
NSW Health recorded 77 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm. Of these locally acquired cases, 55 are linked to a known case or cluster - 39 are household contacts and 16 are close contacts - and the source of infection for 22 cases remains under investigation. Thirty-two cases were in isolation throughout their infectious period and nine cases were in isolation for part of their infectious period. Thirty-three cases were infectious in the community, and three cases remain under investigation. Five new overseas-acquired cases were recorded in the same period.
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11 JUL 2021: NSW HEALTH: Public health alert - venues of concern
10 July
10 JUL 2021: NSW HEALTH: Public health alert - Venues of concern
9 July
Australia could become voice for global vaccine equality
An expert from the Australian National University (ANU) urged Australia to support international calls at the World Trade Organization for pharmaceutical giants to not only waive intellectual property protections for the COVID-19 vaccine but teach countries how to replicate the vaccine in the lab. The call comes as the Delta variant 'spreads like wildfire' across the world. Professor Susan Sell, from the School of Regulation and Global Governance, said the emergence of the Delta strain highlights the importance for all nations, particularly low and middle-income countries, to be able to produce vaccines locally instead of importing them.
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Six-fold increase in people suffering famine-like conditions since pandemic began
A new Oxfam report revealed that as many as 11 people are likely dying of hunger and malnutrition each minute. This is more than the current global death rate of COVID-19, which is around seven people per minute. Overall, 155 million people around the world are now living in crisis levels of food insecurity or worse - 20 million more than last year. The report, 'The Hunger Virus Multiplies', highlights that of those 155 million people, over half a million have been pushed to the brink of starvation - a six-fold increase since 2020 - with conflict the primary cause. The report also describes the massive impact that economic shocks, particularly worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, along with the worsening climate crisis, have had in pushing tens of millions more people into hunger.
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NSW: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) statistics
NSW Health recorded 44 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to 8pm. Of these locally acquired cases, 35 are linked to a known case or cluster - 25 are household contacts and 10 are close contacts - and the source of infection for 9 cases remains under investigation. Ten cases were in isolation throughout their infectious periods and eight cases were in isolation for part of their infectious period. Nineteen cases were infectious in the community and seven cases remain under investigation. One new overseas-acquired case was recorded in the same period. The total number of cases in NSW since the beginning of the pandemic is 5,920.
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09 JUL 2021: NSW HEALTH: Public health alert - Venues of concern
SA: Vaccine outreach program for homeless South Australians
The SA Government will trial a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for South Australians experiencing homelessness in the city as part of the COVID-19 outreach program. SA Minister for Health and Wellbeing Stephen Wade said a mobile team will safely deliver the vaccine to vulnerable South Australians accessing homelessness services at Baptist Care SA. 'The COVID-19 vaccination program is our doorway out of the pandemic, and the SA Government is working hard to give every South Australian access to the vital vaccine so we can continue to keep our state safe and strong,' Minister Wade said.
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Aged Care
12 July
$2.5 Billion hole in aged care funding
At Labor's request, the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) independently costed the effect of Scott Morrison's Budget changes to the Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) between 2016/17 and 2020/21. The PBO estimated a gap in the order of between $2.1 billion and up to $2.5 billion from what the total funding position otherwise would have been. The PBO chose to present a range of estimates because of the uncertainty arising from interactions with other budget changes and economic developments in the period, said Shadow Minister for Health and Ageing Mark Butler, Shadow Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services Clare O'Neil and Shadow Assistant Minister for Health and Ageing Ged Kearney.
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
None this edition.
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Allied Health
None this edition.
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Children's Health
14 July
QLD: Australian-first $80 million children's health and education centre of excellence begins construction on the Gold Coast
Key tenants committed to be part of the new Proxima development, a $80 million children's health and education centre of excellence which commenced construction. Proxima will be located within Lumina, the Queensland Government's 9.5 hectare development dedicated to growing the life sciences, health and technology-related businesses within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct. Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles and Queensland Minister for Youth Affairs Meaghan Scanlon were on site to turn the first sod.
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9 July
WA: COVID-19 recovery grants awarded to assist WA youth
Western Australia Minister Youth Dave Kelly announced the recipients of 31 grants worth a total $202,250.50 for local governments and community organisations that will deliver projects to support young people during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program is empowering young people to drive socially inclusive and innovative projects within their communities, with up to $10,000 available for organisations to engage young people aged 10 - 25 years. In 2020-21, the Program was rebranded from the Youth Engagement Grants Program to the COVID-19 Youth Recovery Grants Program. The Program has an emphasis on approving projects that support, inform and build capacity of young people following the pandemic, particularly in the areas of gaining and retaining employment opportunities, and supporting the mental health of Western Australian youth.
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Clinical Governance
12 July
Personal protective equipment for primary health networks in Sydney
The Australian Government has announced significant quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be made available for GPs, and other healthcare providers across Sydney who will continue to see their patients within their practices. While telehealth consultations ensure that Australians can continue to see their GP, renew scripts and seek mental health support from the safety of their own home this isn't always possible, said Minister for Health Greg Hunt.
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Construction and Health Infrastructure
None this edition.
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Dental
None this edition.
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Disabilities
None this edition.
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Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
None this edition.
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E-Health
15 July
Additional telehealth support for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots
The Government is extending telehealth consultations for Australians in COVID-19 hotspots, ensuring they can continue to access their GP and look after their health. From 16 July 2021, two new Medicare telephone items will be available for GPs and other medical practitioner services for patients living in hotspots as declared by the Chief Medical Officer. The new items will enable doctors to provide longer telephone consultations, lasting 20 minutes or more, said Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt.
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Electronic prescriptions making telehealth easier for Australians
Sydneysiders facing COVID-19 social distancing requirements are reminded they can ask their GP for an electronic prescription when getting their prescription medicines. NSW residents, like the majority of Australians, can now choose an electronic prescription as an alternative to a paper prescription. To meet the Government's commitment to deliver electronic prescriptions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation's healthcare sector has worked together to achieve this digital innovation, said the Australian Digital Health Agency.
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Patients in COVID hotspots can access safer consultations with GPs over the phone
Patients in declared COVID-19 hotspots will be able to talk with their GPs for longer on the telephone following a decision by the Government to ease restrictions on the use of telehealth as part of its pandemic response. The Australian Medical Association (AMA) welcomed the Federal Government's decision to relax its Budget measure from 1 July that restricted telephone consultations to short and standard consultations as part of its efforts to encourage patients to use video consultations.
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14 July
My Health Record continues to grow with the addition of new ultrasound practice uploads
Australian Digital Health Agency said that patients in Tasmania's north west can now access ultrasound reports in My Health Record following the connection of Imaging Plus, a new practice in Burnie. Practice owner and sonographer Jarrod French said he was pleased to offer people access to their reports in My Health Record. 'As well as sending reports to the referring doctor, the copy of the report shared with My Health Record will assist other clinicians who may be involved in my patients' care, wherever they travel,' Mr French said. Amanda Cattermole, Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Digital Health Agency, welcomed the connection of Imaging Plus to My Health Record.
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Education and Training
15 July
$2 million to improve Australia's lung health
The Government is providing $2 million to improve education and training for Australian health practitioners to better diagnose, manage and care for people with lung conditions. More than 7 million Australians are currently living with lung conditions. Chronic lower respiratory diseases are the fifth leading cause of death in Australia. Around 2.7 million Australians 11 per cent of the population have asthma. The Government is providing $600,000 to the National Asthma Council (NAC) to support the delivery of best-practice training in asthma and linked chronic respiratory conditions to primary care health practitioners, said Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt.
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Funding
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Health Professionals
14 July
How relationships have evolved and changed during COVID-19
More than a quarter of Australians said the COVID-19 pandemic has had a positive impact on their relationship with their family. The Medibank Live Better Rewards program survey of more than 2,000 people across Australia looked at the evolution of key relationships in people's lives throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Psychologist, and Head of Clinical Quality and Innovation, Jason Vella said 27% of respondents reported that their relationship with their family had changed for the better. 'It's really positive to see that COVID-19 has been a catalyst for bringing some family units closer together, he said.
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Hospitals
14 July
TAS: New cancer fighting equipment in action in Hobart
Tasmanian Minister for Health Jeremy Rockliff said that Hundreds of Tasmanians will now receive their cancer treatment closer to home with the Tasmanian Government investing in a new Linear Accelerator at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The new, state-of-the-art, Linear Accelerator at the W.P. Holman Clinic will provide clinicians an opportunity to design the best and most precise treatment plan, improving patient outcomes. Through the investment of more modern equipment that supports world-class clinicians, fewer patients will need to travel to the mainland to receive treatment.
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TAS: North West community set to receive better care with the Community Rapid Response Service now permanent
Tasmanian Minister Rockliff said that the Tasmanian Government is strengthening community care, investing an additional $52 million for in-home and locally delivered community health services. This investment includes funding dedicated to the Community Rapid Response Service (ComRRS) in the North West, and across the State. The North West Community Rapid Response Services began as a pilot program in 2019, and with funding from the Tasmanian Government will now become a permanent service.
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Insurance
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Medicare
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Men's Health
9 July
Asymptomatic men testing for prostate cancer more often than recommended
Older, asymptomatic men are getting tested for prostate cancer more often than guidelines recommend, sometimes leading to further invasive tests and treatments, some of which are unnecessary or cause harm, according to research published by the Medical Journal of Australia. Measuring prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels is widely used for screening for early diagnosis of prostate cancer, however, the value of PSA testing for reducing prostate cancer-specific or all-cause mortality among asymptomatic men is uncertain. Current guidelines recommend that men aged 50-69 years be offered biennial PSA testing if they make an informed decision to be tested.
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Mental Health
15 July
TAS: New platform to support Tasmanian businesses
A free online mental health platform has been launched to support Tasmanian businesses and help their employees with their mental health. The Head4Work platform aims to support workers to better understand how to manage mental health risks at work, along with showing managers what they can do to support their staff. This past year has been extremely challenging as businesses and the community have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Head4Work will help those Tasmanian businesses and their employees that have done it tough and need extra support, said Tasmanian Minister for Workplace Safety and Consumer Affairs Elise Archer.
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14 July
New website to improve evidence base on Indigenous mental health and suicide prevention
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) released a new website, the Indigenous Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Clearinghouse. Established in response to the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan, the Clearinghouse is a repository of up-to-date information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' wellbeing, mental health and suicide prevention. The Clearinghouse was developed in consultation with experts in Indigenous mental health and suicide prevention, practitioners and policy makers. 'The evidence on programs and research through the Clearinghouse will support the development of culturally safe,' said AIHW spokesperson Dr. Fadwa Al-Yaman.
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WA: Mental health focus starts with children
Western Australia Minister for Mental Health Stephen Dawson said that Mental Health Week 2021 will be held from October 9-16 this year and will engage children, parents, carers, family members and people who work with children in how they can support wellbeing, right from the start. The theme for Mental Health Week 2021 in Western Australia is 'Mental health starts with our children'. The week will include community events and activities, as well as the development of resources and fact sheets for individuals and organisations. The aim of Mental Health Week is to raise awareness of mental health issues, improve mental health literacy, reduce stigma and discrimination and contribute to improved mental health and wellbeing of Western Australians.
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13 July
COVID-19 mental health boost for New South Wales
Minister for Health and Aged Care Greg Hunt and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention David Coleman said that the Australian Government is providing an additional $12.25 million to ensure the people of NSW, particularly those in Greater Sydney, can access urgent mental health support during this difficult time. This funding complements the $5.15 million to be provided by the NSW Government to boost mental health services. Taken together this package will boost existing crisis and mental health services and provide additional support to young Australians, those currently in isolation and to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
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NSW: Lockdown lifeline: Mental health support package for NSW
People in mandatory isolation will have access to around the clock wellbeing and mental health support and there will be increased access to services for parents, young people and multicultural communities who are struggling during the lockdown. As part of a joint Commonwealth and NSW Government package worth $17.35 million, NSW will provide $5.1m for a range of mental health services across NSW. New South Wales Treasurer Dominic Perrottet and New South Wales Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said the top priority is keeping people safe during the pandemic, and not just from the current COVID-19 outbreak. 'We know this will be a very difficult period for many, the additional funding will provide more mental health support particularly for young people and families.'
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9 July
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide welcomed
Member for Riverina Michael McCormack has welcomed the Federal Government's formal establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to be led by former New South Wales Police Deputy Commissioner Mr Nick Kaldas APM. 'Sadly, the Riverina and Central West, as with all communities and regions throughout Australia, has been affected by suicides among Australian Defence Force members and veterans, so this development is a good outcome,' Mr McCormack said.
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Systemic and cultural review to provide strong steps towards healing for families and defence community
The National Mental Health Commission welcomes the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and the appointment of its Chair and panel members. Former NSW Deputy Police Commissioner, Nick Kaldas APM has been appointed to Chair the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, along with panel members, former National Mental Health Commission CEO and Psychiatrist, Dr Peggy Brown AO and former Queensland Supreme Court Justice James Douglas.
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WA: COVID-19 recovery grants awarded to assist WA youth
Western Australia Minister for Youth Dave Kelly announced the recipients of 31 grants worth a total $202,250.50 for local governments and community organisations that will deliver projects to support young people during the recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Program is empowering young people to drive socially inclusive and innovative projects within their communities, with up to $10,000 available for organisations to engage young people aged 10 - 25 years. In 2020-21, the Program was rebranded from the Youth Engagement Grants Program to the COVID-19 Youth Recovery Grants Program. The Program has an emphasis on approving projects that support, inform and build capacity of young people following the pandemic, particularly in the areas of gaining and retaining employment opportunities, and supporting the mental health of Western Australian youth.
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Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System
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Pharmaceuticals and Regulation
14 July
Prescription medicines: Registration of new chemical entities in Australia
Each year, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) registered approximately 40 new prescription medicines containing new active substances, referred to as New Chemical Entities (NCEs) or New Biological Entities (NBEs). Some of these NCEs/NBEs are innovative or 'first-in-class', and have been made available to the public for the first time outside the controlled environment of a clinical trial. This decision by TGA to register a NCE/NBE often comes after years of research and development and following a comprehensive review by TGA scientists and clinicians of the medicine's quality, safety and efficacy.
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Prescription medicines: Registration of new generic medicines and biosimilar medicines
Throughout the year, TGA will be publishing information on new generic and biosimilar prescription medicines as they are approved. Please note that the sponsor name reflects the information in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) at the time of registration. As sponsors may change over time, consult the ARTG for full information in relation to these products, including full indications. Once an application has been accepted for evaluation by TGA, the approval time is defined as the number of TGA working days between commencement of evaluation and registration decision.
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Inclusions of new biologicals
Each year, TGA approved new biologicals for inclusion in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The decision to approve a new biological comes after a comprehensive review by TGA scientists and clinicians of the product's quality, safety and efficacy of the proposed use of the biological. TGA classifies biologicals according to the level of risk to patients associated with their use and may be either Class 1 (lowest risk), Class 2, Class 3, or Class 4 (highest risk) biologicals. The trade name, active ingredient, type of cell or tissue, and sponsor for each new biological reflects the information initially included in the ARTG.
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13 July
2021 Intergenerational Report
The 2021 Intergenerational Report (IGR) presents a sobering long-term economic and fiscal outlook facing Australia, the National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, Trent Twomey said. Adjunct Professor Twomey said economic growth would not be as strong over the next 40 years as in the past because of slower population growth and ageing. 'Ageing population translates to reduced labour force participation, while productivity, which has been the traditional driver of prosperity, will need to pick up to offset the lack of population and participation growth,' he said.
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12 July
The recent Federal Court decision in Ono Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd v Commissioner of Patents [2021]
FCA 643 (11 June 2021) considered IP Australia's patent term extension (PTE) provisions. The decision has been appealed by the Commissioner. While the appeal proceeds, the Commissioner will apply a new practice when assessing PTE requests, consistent with the Federal Court decision.
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9 July
Philips recall action for CPAP, Bi-Level PAP devices and mechanical ventilators
The TGA is aware that some consumers are having difficulty contacting Philips about the safety concerns with their devices. The company has advised the TGA that additional resources are being put in place to help with the high level of calls. It is important that customers register their devices on the Philips website. This will help the TGA plan an effective approach to either repair or replace them, taking into account the specific needs of various patient groups. Some additional guidance on registering is outlined below.
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Medical devices and IVDs: Suspensions from the ARTG
Changes are coming to the visibility of the suspended medical devices. After these changes are implemented, the suspended medical devices will not be visible in the ARTG database on the TGA web site, as this is a list of goods that can be lawfully supplied. In addition, the ARTG certificate and record summary of the suspended medical device will be watermarked as 'Suspended'.
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RACGP supports easier access to medicines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed changes that will expand the range of health professionals who are able to register eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to a program that affords access to cheaper medicines. The Closing the Gap (CTG) Prescription Benefits Scheme (PBS) Co-payment program was established in 2010 to improve access to affordable PBS medicines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with, or at risk of, chronic disease. Under the new changes now in effect, any PBS prescriber or eligible Aboriginal Health Practitioner can register eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for the program.
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Research
15 July
CSIRO study shows new 'warm vaccine' effective against all key virus variants
A 'warm' COVID-19 vaccine suitable for remote and resource-limited locations lacking access to cold storage supply chains is one step closer following an international collaboration between scientists from India and Australia. CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, played an important role in evaluating heat-tolerant COVID-19 vaccine formulations developed by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and biotech start-up Mynvax against all current SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern.
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13 July
VIC: Progress towards new treatments for tuberculosis
The Walter & Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) said that tuberculosis still represents an enormous global disease burden and is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Led by WEHI's Dr Michael Stutz and Professor Marc Pellegrini and published in Immunity, the study uncovered how cells infected with tuberculosis bacteria can die, and that using new medicines to enhance particular forms of cell death decreased the severity of the disease in a preclinical model. Dr Stutz said researchers then tested new drugs that force cells to die.
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12 July
Dengue zone spreads down to Rockhampton
The Queensland map of dengue-receptive areas should be updated to include the broad geographic area from Townsville south to Rockhampton, following an outbreak of dengue virus serotype-2 (DENV-2) in Rockhampton, according to research published in the Medical Journal of Australia. 'On 23 May 2019, the Central Queensland Public Health Unit (CQPHU) received a confirmed laboratory notification of a DENV-2 infection in a Rockhampton resident,' wrote the authors, led by Jacina Walker from the CQPHU.
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Progress towards new treatments for tuberculosis
Tuberculosis still represents an enormous global disease burden and is one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Led by WEHI's Dr Michael Stutz and Professor Marc Pellegrini and published in Immunity, the study uncovered how cells infected with tuberculosis bacteria can die, and that using new medicines to enhance particular forms of cell death decreased the severity of the disease in a preclinical model.
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Rural, Regional and Remote Health
13 July
SA: Rural towns at risk through SA Health refusal to support rural doctors
Australian Medical Association of SA (AMASA) and the Rural Doctors Association of SA (RDASA) have engaged with the SA Department for Health and Wellbeing's Rural Support Services (RSS) over several months to develop a comprehensive long term agreement for rural GPs who, in addition to their general practice work in primary care, are contracted by their local public hospitals to perform essential services such as staffing emergency departments providing critical inpatient, surgical and post operative care and supporting obstetrics patients.
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9 July
Update on Districts of Workforce Shortage (DWS) for specialist review
Proposed changes to the Districts of Workforce Shortage (DWS) will help people in small rural communities get easier access to specialist health care, said the Department of Health. Key proposed changes to the DWS include:
- adding new specialty groups to the policy;
- moving the DWS system to the Modified Monash Model (MMM) system to align with other health workforce programs;
- maintaining the existing service test for MM2 areas; and
- using the larger Statistical Area SA4 catchment size (rather than SA3) to better reflect where patients travel for specialist services.
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Women's Health
14 July
Athletes to help shape future of female performance and health in sport
An athlete advisory group comprising Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games athletes was launched with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) to help guide the direction of female performance and health in Australian sport. Tokyo-bound Olympians Nina Kennedy (Pole Vault), Sarah Hawe (Rowing), Stephanie Kershaw (Hockey) and Lea Yanitsis (Water Polo), netball world champion Natalie Medhurst and Paralympic swimmer Jessica Smith are among the 14 women selected to be part of the AIS Female Performance & Health Initiative (FPHI) Athlete Reference Group The AIS FPHI is designed to increase knowledge and support on matters of female health, wellbeing and performance in Australian sport, including areas such as the menstrual cycle, menstrual abnormalities, puberty and hormonal contraception.
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Transcripts
Minister for Health Greg Hunt
16 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Russel Howcroft and Ross Stevenson, 3AW Breakfast
Subjects: COVID-19 vaccination roll out, Vaccine supply, Public sentiment
Minister for Defence Peter Dutton and Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party Richard Marles
16 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Karl Stefanovic, Today Show
Subjects: COVID-19, Pandemic, Public health, Victorian outbreak & lockdown, COVID disaster payment, Vaccine rollout, Immunisation
Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party Richard Marles
16 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Sally Sara, ABC Radio National
Subjects: COVID-19, Pandemic, Public health, Victorian outbreak & lockdown, NSW, COVID disaster payment, Vaccine rollout, Immunisation
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation Ed Husic
16 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News First Edition
Subjects: COVID-19, Sydney & Victoria lockdowns, Financial assistance measures, mRNA manufacturing, Pfizer
Prime Minister Scott Morrison
15 JUL: Transcript of Press Conference, Kirribilli
Subjects: COVID-19 outbreaks, Child care gap fee waiver, Economic support measures, Unemployment data, Lockdown measures
Prime Minister Scott Morrison
15 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Sabra Lane, ABC AM
Subjects: Childcare centres, COVID-19, Pandemic, Family, Sydney outbreak & lockdown, NSW, Burnet Institute, Vaccine, Immunisation
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
15 JUL: Transcript of Doorstop Interview, Melbourne
Subjects: Labour force, Lockdown, Economic support package, Health support, Wages, Immigration, Intergenerational Report
Minister for Health Greg Hunt
15 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Liam Bartlett, 6PR
Subjects: COVID vaccine supply chain, Vaccinations
Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Stuart Robert
15 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News Live Afternoon Agenda
Subjects: June labour force figures, Mental health, ABS, COVID-19, Unemployment, Jobs, Young Australians, Vaccination, Immunisation, Industry, Victoria
Business Council of Australia (BCA)
15 JUL: Transcript by Chief Executive, Jennifer Westacott, with Laura Jayes, Sky News AM Agenda
Subjects: COVID-19 vaccine roll out, NSW lockdown, Essential work, Skilled workers, Moderna vaccine
Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party Richard Marles
15 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News
Subjects: Support measures, COVID-19 management, COVID support payments, Victoria
Shadow Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten
15 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Belinda King, ABC Breakfast Northern Tasmania
Subjects: Independent assessments, NDIS and disability service accessibility in Tasmania, NDIS reform and improvement, Limit of NDIS scope
Shadow Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten
15 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Mike O'Loughlin, Tasmania Talks
Subjects: NDIS, Robodebt, COVID vaccine, Federal quarantine, Jobs in Tasmania
Prime Minister Scott Morrison
14 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Allison Langdon, Today Show
Subjects: NSW Premier, Lockdown, COVID-19, Mental health support, Small & medium businesses, JobKeeper, Vaccines, TGA
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
14 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Peter Stefanovic, First Edition, Sky News
Subjects: NSW support package, Lockdowns
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
14 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Fran Kelly, RN, ABC Radio
Subjects: NSW lockdown support measures, Labour force, Vaccine rollout
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
14 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Laura Tingle, 7.30, ABC
Subjects: NSW lockdown support measures, Labour force, Vaccine rollout, Economic impacts of lockdown
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
14 JUL: Transcript of Doorstop Interview, Electorate Office, Hawthorn East
Subjects: NSW economic support, Lockdown, Victorian criticism toward Government's quick support of NSW, Opposition and Government taxation policy, Budget
Australian Medical Association (AMA)
14 JUL: Transcript of President, Dr Omar Khorshid's Interview with Fran Kelly, RN Breakfast
Subjects: ATAGI, AstraZeneca, COVID-19, GPs, Pfizer, Vaccines
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers
14 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Ian 'Bluey' George, 101 FM
Subjects: Medicare, GP costs, PM, State of Origin, Pandemic support, Australian wool exports
Minister for Health Greg Hunt
13 JUL: Transcript of Interview with James Glenday, ABC Radio
Subjects: COVID-19 vaccine roll out, Mental health support, NSW, AstraZeneca, ATAGI, Health workers, Pfizer
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian
13 JUL: Transcript of Press Conference, Kirribilli
Subjects: National Cabinet, Lockdown, Financial support, Mental health support, Residential tenancies, Small business grants, Cash flow payments
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General Amanda Stoker
13 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Peta Credlin, Sky News
Subjects: Indigenous voice, Federal Opposition Leader, QLD, Vaccinations, GPs, Health workers
Leader of the Australian Labor Party Anthony Albanese and Member for Lilley Anika Wells
13 JUL: Transcript of Doorstop Interview, Shaw Road Medical Centre, Brisbane
Subjects: Vaccine rollout, Vaccine supplies, Medical practitioners, Public health, Emergency support payments, Unemployment, Sydney lockdown
Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese
13 JUL: Opinion Piece, first published in the West Australian - 'How Opposition will cure the vax'
Subjects: Vaccine rollout, COVID-19, Aged care, Quarantine system, Public health, Vaccine supply
Deputy Leader of the Australian Labor Party Richard Marles
13 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Michael J Bailey, 4RO Breakfast
Subjects: Skills shortage, Central Queensland, NSW COVID-19 outbreak, Apprenticeships, Vocational training, Vaccine rollout, Coal mining industry
Shadow Assistant Minister for Financial Services Matt Thistlethwaite
13 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Tom Connell, Sky News
Subjects: COVID-19, Pandemic, Vaccine, Immunisation, Sydney outbreak & lockdown, Additional Fed support for NSW, Employment, Aged care workers, Voice to Parliament
Prime Minister Scott Morrison
12 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News
Subjects: Sydney lockdown, Financial support package, Vaccine rollout, Vaccine supplies. Vaccine advertisements, ATAGI advice, Wimbledon, Ash Barty
Minister for Health Greg Hunt
12 JUL: Transcript of Press Conference, Melbourne
Subjects: COVID situation in NSW and government support, Vaccination rollout, ATAGI advice, Pfizer supply
Minister for Health Greg Hunt
12 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Ray Hadley, 2GB
Subjects: COVID-19 vaccination roll out, COVID-19 situation in Sydney, Delta variant, Vaccine advertisements, Vaccine supply
Department of Health
12 JUL: Transcript of Interview by Lieutenant General John Frewen with Fran Kelly, ABC News Breakfast
Subjects: Vaccine rollout, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Sydney lockdown
Department of Health
12 JUL: Transcript of Interview by Lieutenant General John Frewen with Ben Fordham, 2GB
Subjects: Vaccine rollout, Vaccine supply
Department of Health
12 JUL: Transcript of Interview by Lieutenant General John Frewen with Karl Stefanovic & Allison Langdon, Today Show
Subjects: Vaccination advertisement campaign, NSW lockdown, Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Vaccine supply
Shadow Minister for Housing and Homelessness Jason Clare
12 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sky News Afternoon Agenda
Subjects: Sydney COVID-19 outbreak, Lockdown, Delta variant, Western Sydney, Public health information, Vaccine advertisement campaign, Emergency support payments
Department of Health
11 JUL 2021: Transcript of Press Conference by Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Michael Kidd, Lieutenant John Frewen, and Commodore Eric Young, Canberra
Subjects: COVID-19 situation in NSW, Financial support, Aged care, Vaccine rollout
Shadow Minister for Industry and Innovation Ed Husic
09 JUL: Transcript of Interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News First Edition
Subjects: COVID-19, Western Sydney lockdown response, Vaccination rollout, Modern Manufacturing Initiative fund allocation concerns
Queensland
Queensland Health and Environment Committee
12 JUL: Transcript of Proceedings - Public Briefing - Inquiry into the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021
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Reports
Improving aged care quality protections - Options for a Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) in home and community aged care
Department of Health, KPMG
Elder abuse in Australia has become more visible with increased reporting, and the prevalence of this abuse appears to be growing. Estimates indicate that between two and 14 per cent of older Australians experience abuse. The Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) was introduced in residential aged care on 1 April 2021, however it does not currently apply to home and community care settings. This work aims to inform advice to Government on the design and implementation of a SIRS for home and community aged care, including further detailed design of options.
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Why do some wealthy people leave money on the table by not buying private hospital insurance?
University of Melbourne, Melbourne Institute
One in three high-income earners choose not to take out private hospital insurance, even though they could save money by avoiding the Medicare Levy Surcharge. A reason behind this decision is that these individuals are happy to use public hospitals. This suggests that people may be unaware that they are being financially penalised on their taxes, or that the incentives for purchasing private insurance are not working.
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Purpose, intent and adequacy of the Disability Support Pension - Submission to inquiry of Senate Community Affairs References Committee
Mental Health Australia
Over one million Australians live with psychosocial disability, and people with psychosocial disability make up nearly a quarter of all people with disability (26%). People with psychosocial disability generally report more severe limitations than people with other disabilities, and most people with psychosocial disability (85.5%) also report having another impairment/s. People with psychosocial disability make up the largest grouping of people receiving the Disability Support Pension (DSP), according to the Department of Social Services categorisation of medical conditions.
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Large majorities likely to continue socially distancing and wearing a mask once vaccinated against COVID-19
IPSOS
A new Ipsos study conducted in partnership with the World Economic Forum finds a majority of adults in each of nine countries surveyed saying they are likely to continue socially distancing and wearing a mask in public if or when vaccinated against COVID- 19. The study also highlights widely different levels of confidence across countries when it comes to resuming activities once vaccinated - eating in restaurants, attending sporting events or concerts, using public transportation, and flying domestically or internationally. The survey was conducted on Ipsos' Global Advisor online platform, June 3-6, 2021, in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States among 12,497 adults under the age of 75.
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Hansards
Federal
09 JUL 2021: SENATE COMMITTEE HANSARD: Community Affairs References Committee - Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and related entities under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law - Canberra
Tasmania
14 JUL 2021: TAS COUNCIL HANSARD: Questions - North West Regional Hospital - Patient Accommodation - 24 JUN 2021
30 JUN 2021: TAS ASSEMBLY HANSARD: Questions - Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Treatment Systems
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Court Cases
None this edition.
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New Regulations
Federal
Health Insurance (Medicare Benefits Payable in Respect of Professional Services - Northern Territory Government) Direction 2021
Notifiable Instrument - F2021N00164
This Direction shall have effect from 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2024 inclusive, unless earlier revoked.
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Health Insurance (Medicare Benefits Payable in Respect of Professional Services - Queensland State Government and Royal Flying Doctor Service) Direction 2021
Notifiable instrument - F2021N00163
This Direction shall have effect from the date of signature until 30 June 2024 inclusive, unless earlier revoked.
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Health Insurance (Medicare Benefits Payable in Respect of Professional Services - Palm Island New Company & Palm Island Community Company) Direction 2021
Notifiable Instrument - F2021N00162
This Direction shall have effect from the date of signature until 30 June 2024 inclusive, unless earlier revoked.
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Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Care Recipients and Service Staff Vaccination Recording and Reporting) Principles 2021
Legislative Instrument - F2021L00981
The Australian Technical Advisory Group on immunisation advised the Australian Government about which groups should be prioritised for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in Australia. Aged care recipients and workers are among the highest priority groups under Phases 1a and 1b. The Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) is a whole of life, national immunisation register, which records vaccinations given to all people in Australia. This includes COVID-19 vaccinations, vaccinations given under the National Immunisation Program, and privately, such as for seasonal influenza or travel.
Explanatory Statement
Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code) Instrument (No. 2) 2021
Legislative Instrument - F2021L00978
The Australian Government is presently conducting a national vaccination program for COVID-19, widely accepted as critical to protecting the public health and safety of the Australian population. A public health campaign, within the meaning of the Code, is being promoted by the Australian Government to encourage Australians to get vaccinated. A public health campaign means a campaign about a public health matter that is conducted, approved or funded by government from across Australia.
Explanatory Statement
ACT
Public Health (COVID-19 Affected Areas) Emergency Direction 2021 (No 10)
Notifiable Instrument NI2021-424
This instrument commences at 11:59pm on 9 July 2021. This Direction is in force for the period ending on the day the declared emergency (as extended or further extended) ends, unless it is earlier revoked.
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Public Health (Mandatory Face Masks) Emergency Direction Revocation 2021
Notifiable Instrument NI2021-422
This instrument commences on 11:59pm on 9 July 2021. This Instrument revokes the Public Health (Mandatory Face Masks) Emergency Direction 2021 (No 2) [NI2021-402].
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Public Health (Diagnosed People and Close Contacts) Emergency Direction 2021 (No 1)
Notifiable Instrument NI2021-421
This direction is in force for the period ending on the day the declared emergency (as extended or further extended) ends, unless it is earlier revoked. This instrument commences at 11:59pm on 9 July 20212021.
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Western Australia
16 JUL 2021: WA, GOVERNOR IN EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: Public Health Act 2016 - Public Health Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2021 - SL 2021/122
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Proclamations
None this edition.
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Gazette Notices
New South Wales
13 JUL 2021: NSW GOVERNMENT GAZETTE No. 316: Government Notices - Health and Education
Western Australia
16 JUL 2021: WA GOVERNMENT GAZETTE: General Gazette No. 126 - Health - Public Health Act 2016 - Public Health Amendment Regulations (No. 2) 2021 - SL 2021/122
15 JUL 2021: WA GOVERNMENT GAZETTE: Special Gazette No. 124 - Local Government Act 1995 - Shire of Carnarvon Health Amendment Local Law 2021
09 JUL 2021: WA GOVERNMENT GAZETTE: General Gazette No. 121 - Health
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Consolidated Legislation
Federal
Health Insurance (Allied Health Services) Determination 2014
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00681
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Section 3C General Medical Services Eating Disorder and HCH Consequential Changes) Determination 2021.
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Australian Immunisation Register Rule 2015
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00679
Rules/Other as amended, taking into account amendments up to Australian Immunisation Register Amendment (National Immunisation Program Vaccines) Rules 2021.
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Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code (No.2) 2018
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00676
Codes & Codes of Practice as amended, taking into account amendments up to Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code) Instrument (No. 2) 2021.
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Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services - Botox, Dysport or Xeomin Injection) Determination 2020
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00626
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Section 3C General Medical and Diagnostic Imaging Services - Medicare Indexation) Determination 2021.
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Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical - Expansion of GP and Allied Health Mental Health Services) Determination 2020
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00625
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Section 3C General Medical Services - Medicare Indexation and Extension of Remote Service Options) Determination 2021.
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Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services - Botox Injection) Determination 2020
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00624
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Section 3C General Medical and Diagnostic Imaging Services - Medicare Indexation) Determination 2021.
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National Health (Continued Dispensing - Emergency Measures) Determination 2020
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00622
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to National Health (Continued Dispensing - Emergency Measures) Amendment Determination 2021 (No. 6).
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Commonwealth price (Pharmaceutical benefits supplied by approved pharmacists) Determination 2020
Consolidated Legislation - F2021C00620
PB 66 of 2020 Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Commonwealth Price (Pharmaceutical benefits supplied by approved pharmacists) Amendment Determination 2021
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Health Insurance (Section 3C General Medical Services - COVID-19 Telehealth and Telephone Attendances) Determination 2020
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00618
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Section 3C General Medical Services - Medicare Indexation and Extension of Remote Service Options) Determination 2021.
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Continence Aids Payment Scheme 2020
Legislative Instrument Compilation - F2021C00614
Schemes as amended, taking into account amendments up to Continence Aids Payment Scheme Amendment (Indexation of CAPS Payment) Instrument 2021.
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Medicare Levy Act 1986
Consolidated Legislation - C2021C00261
Act No. 110 of 1986 as amended, taking into account amendments up to Treasury Laws Amendment (2021 Measures No. 3) Act 2021 An Act to impose a Medicare levy upon certain incomes.
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Medical Indemnity Act 2002
Act Compilation - C2021C00259
Act No. 132 of 2002 as amended, taking into account amendments up to Medical and Midwife Indemnity Legislation Amendment Act 2021 An Act to make provision in relation to indemnities in relation to the practice of medical professions and vocations, and for related purposes.
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Health Insurance (Section 3C Midwife and Nurse Practitioner Services) Determination 2020
Consolidated Legislation - F2021C00642
Determinations/Health as amended, taking into account amendments up to Health Insurance Legislation Amendment (Section 3C General Medical and Diagnostic Imaging Services Medicare Indexation) Determination 2021.
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New Bills
None this edition.
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New Acts
None this edition.
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