Commonwealth health budget bulletin July 2009

03 August 2009In this edition of Macroeconomics’ Health Bulletin the Budget is examined in the context of the recently released National Health and Hospital Reform Commission’s Report.

The Bulletin finds that while the NHHRC report provides the Rudd Government with a reform blueprint, the time is right for action, not further delay. Meanwhile, close analysis of the Budget reveals that the counters clearly won out over the policy wonks…

Noticeboard

07 February 2012
The Productivity Commission has been asked to report within 8 months on Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards. The inquiry covers the design of criteria for the selection and ongoing assessment of superannuation funds for nomination as default funds in modern awards.
20 December 2011

On 18 November 2011, Parliamentary Secretary for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs, Senator the Hon Kate Lundy, announced the establishment of an independent panel of eminent community leaders to conduct an inquiry into Australian Government services to ensure they are responsive to the needs of Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

15 December 2011

We live in a 'wired society'. But how much are people affected by mental illness included in this? Does social media increase isolation or help people overcome it?