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The Examiner, May 10 2022
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Country doctors are being targeted for city relocations following recent policy changes. Labor's changes to the medical workforce policy reduce incentives for overseas trained doctors to spend time in rural and remote communities.
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/7846938/rural-and-remote-doctors-targeted-for-city-relocation/?cs=14264
A heartbreaking story of pregnancy loss highlights the challenges for mothers who are a long way from the city. A Minister for Regional Health is needed in Cabinet to prioritise improvements to #health services in #regional areas. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/worldtoday/pregnant-mothers-face-challenges-in-regional-areas/13981182?utm_campaign=abc_radio_worldtoday&utm_content=twitter&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_radio_worldtoday
ATO stats show that 57.5% of Australians earn $55k or less a year, yet 45% of them have private health insurance. Restore the full 30% rebate to Australians who are prioritising health in struggling household budgets. Supporting the private system is supporting the public system.