Tag: federal election
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The 2025 election’s over. How did Public Health fare?
Malcolm Baalman and Terry Slevin The dust is settling quickly on the dramatic outcome of the 2025 federal election. The Albanese Labor Government is returned for a further three-year term, with a much increased majority of around 90 of the 150 seats in the House or Representatives. In the 76-seat…
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If this is a ‘health election’, it is failing
Adjunct Professor Terry Slevin If this is a ‘health election’, it is missing a vital puzzle piece. Our major parties are throwing billions at promises to treat health problems, but are offering virtually nothing to keep us healthy in the first place. The national budget for health expenditure is one…
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Climate action can brighten our future
We’re calling on the next Australian Government to take sustained steps to protect the health and wellbeing of everyone in Australia, including acting on climate change. Find out more on the Public Health Association of Australia’s 2025 Election Priorities site. This is part of an ongoing series explaining our 2025…
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Dental in Medicare would be something to smile about
We’re calling on the next Australian Government to adopt a staged 10-year plan to provide dental and oral health care (both preventive and treatment) to all Australians through Medicare. Find out more on the Public Health Association of Australia’s Federal Election priorities site. This is part of an ongoing series…
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Now more than ever, Australia needs a Centre for Disease Control
We’re calling on the next Australian Government to complete the establishment of the independent statutory Centre for Disease Control (CDC) by the end of 2025. Find out more on the Public Health Association of Australia’s Federal Election priorities site. This is part of an ongoing series explaining our 2025 Federal…
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We must fight back against gambling giants
We’re calling on the next Australian Government to recognise gambling, and the harm the industry inflicts on people, as a public health issue. Find out more on the Public Health Association of Australia’s 2025 Election Priorities site. This is part of an ongoing series explaining our 2025 Federal Election asks. Read…
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Reform needed to limit unhealthy influence around elections, PHAA tells inquiry
BF, PHAA Intern In a perfect world, public policy decisions should be made in the public good, and in the interests of public health. But the reality is that such policies often go against the interests of powerful corporations, leaving affected businesses to make use of any tools at their…
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Levies on unhealthy products reduce disease and heal the budget deficit
Terry Slevin – PHAA CEO As a result of the pandemic that has changed our lives, some are suggesting that an undeniable response from government will be greater investment in public health. Those closer to decision makers within governments are suggesting the costs incurred due to the pandemic will result…