These are important reforms. Infrastructure, education, health, hospitals, closing the gap with indigenous Australians. Also the Apology to the first Australians. As Prime Minister of the country I am proud of each and every one of these achievements. less than 1 minute read
If the states and territories do not sign up to fundamental reform, then my message is equally simple: we will take this reform plan to the people at the next election - along with a referendum by or at that same election to give the Australian Government all the power it needs to reform the health system. less than 1 minute read
The Australian Government’s decision to take on the dominant funding role for the entire public hospital system is designed to: end the blame game eliminate waste and to shoulder the funding burden of the rapidly rising health costs of the future. less than 1 minute read
Building a new Health and Hospitals Network is fundamental to building a stronger and fairer Australia. less than 1 minute read
Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some never grow so. less than 1 minute read
It’s wonderful that so many people want to contribute to fighting aids or malaria. But, if somebody isn’t paying attention to the overall health system in the country, a whole lot of money can be wasted. less than 1 minute read
No employer is going to hire robustly until they know what the health care cost is going to be. less than 1 minute read
