Provides background information about the benefits and risks of using cannabis for medicinal purposes, the experience of other countries that allow people to use it, and the interconnecting Commonwealth and Victorian laws that could be affected if Victoria introduces its own scheme. Summary There are two central questions in the review : Who should be...

This report proposes a case for abolishing the Medicare Schedule Fee, arguing that is has failed to establish a cooperative platform for dealings with the profession over the setting of fees. Overview GPs have been willing to bulk bill for over 80% of GP consultations, but where local conditions permit, they are comfortable to charge...

Presents an overview of admitted patient activity in Australia’s public and private hospitals. Summary How much admitted patient care was provided? In 2013-14, there were more than 9.7 million separations from hospitals-5.7 million in public hospitals and 4.0 million in private hospitals. Between 2009-10 and 2013-14, the number of separations increased by 3.3% on average...

Drawing on leaked texts of potential provisions of the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, this health impact assessment found the potential for negative impacts in the cost of medicines, tobacco control policies, alcohol control policies, and food labeling. Overview The Centre for Health Equity Training Research and Evaluation (CHETRE) has been working with a group of...

Provides an outline of the current research around medical tourism, especially its impact on Australians.