The next Federal Government has some big health matters to address After the election was called for 3 May, health and medical organisations were quick out of the starting gates with

You can read our full pre- and post-federal budget coverage here.

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With the Federal Budget on Tuesday and Friday's election announcement for the 3rd May, it was a big week in #AusPol!

Many thanks to all who contributed to our pre- and post- budget coverage.

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It’s time to stop talking about ‘winners and losers’ Introduction by Croakey: ‘Are you a winner or a loser?’ scream the budget headlines, as if everyone falls into one

At budget time, it’s time to stop talking about ‘winners and losers’ – some excellent advice here from @catgiorgi
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Political priorities out of step with communities’ concern for the environment Introduction by Croakey: An exhaustive review examining more than 2,000 studies on the global human impact on biodiversity leaves no

Political priorities out of step with communities’ concern for the environment
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Everyone knows about the cost of living crisis. But what about “the cost of leaving” crisis? Introduction by Croakey: A notable theme across Federal Budget headlines is that the Albanese Government opted for crowd-pleasing measures (and

Everyone knows about the cost of living crisis. But what about “the cost of leaving” crisis?
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By Peter Breadon and Elizabeth Baldwin @GrattanInst
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Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget Many health initiatives in the Federal Budget had already been announced, although no doubt additional items of interest will be

This post has been updated; now includes comments on budget & health from 39 organisations & individuals.

Covering many different topics. TLDR: Many positive comments but also many gaps/omissions identified.

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The Budget: no surprises and some significant disappointments A close reading of Budget papers reveals a lack of structural health reform, as well as under-investment in First Nations

A close reading of Budget papers reveals a lack of structural health reform, as well as under-investment in First Nations health programs and public dental services, writes health policy analyst Charles Maskell-Knight PSM.

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Mixed reactions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health The Federal Budget invests $1.3 billion over six years in initiatives to improve the lives of First Nations people, according

Mixed reactions on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, with statements from Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS), the Coalition of Peaks & National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
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On the wider determinants of health, people “are yearning for more substantial reform” Introduction by Croakey: Last year, we published an article investigating whether "the cost of living crisis" that is so often

The social services sector has called for more substantial & long-term reform.

“We’re astounded that the centrepiece of tonight’s budget is more dollars for everyone except those with the least," @ACOSS said. #ElectionBudget2025

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Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget Many health initiatives in the Federal Budget had already been announced, although no doubt additional items of interest will be

The rolling wrap of health sector responses has been updated this morning and now includes responses from more than 23 organisations or individuals.

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Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget Many health initiatives in the Federal Budget had already been announced, although no doubt additional items of interest will be

Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget – This article has been updated and now includes comments from 23 organisations and individuals.
It's worth checking the range of views and topics considered.
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The Budget: no surprises and some significant disappointments A close reading of Budget papers reveals a lack of structural health reform, as well as under-investment in First Nations

The Budget: no surprises and some significant disappointments
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By @charlesmk.bsky.social
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Welcome announcements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health The Federal Budget invests $1.3 billion over six years in initiatives to improve the lives of First Nations people, according

Welcome announcements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health – budget response from NACCHO
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Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget Many health initiatives in the Federal Budget had already been announced, although no doubt additional items of interest will be

Rolling wrap of health sector reaction to the Budget – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/rolling-wrap...
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On the wider determinants of health, people “are yearning for more substantial reform” Introduction by Croakey: Last year, we published an article investigating whether "the cost of living crisis" that is so often

On the wider determinants of health, people “are yearning for more substantial reform”
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With ACOSS, Climate Council, TasCOSS & others

Budget pack from Dept of Health and Aged Care:
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Budget statement from Minister Mark Butler:
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Budget Paper # 2: budget.gov.au/content/bp2/...
Women's Budget Statement: budget.gov.au/content/wome...
Ministerial releases:
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Budget 2025-26 Australian Federal Budget, 2025-26

Linking you into Federal Budget papers: budget.gov.au

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2025–26 Budget Speech, Parliament House, Canberra | Treasury Ministers I move that the Bill be now read a second time. Turning the corner, together And I acknowledge the Ngunnawal people here, and the Yagara and Yugambeh back home. Speaker – This Budget builds on the pro...

Budget speech by Treasurer Jim Chalmers
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Ahead of election, calls to break the silence and denial about climate and other key health concerns Introduction by Croakey: Global media organisations are collaborating on a new project to highlight a "little-known fact about climate change"

“We know that if people have an adequate income, their health dramatically improves" – Charmaine Cross, ACOSS

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Ahead of election, calls to break the silence and denial about climate and other key health concerns Introduction by Croakey: Global media organisations are collaborating on a new project to highlight a "little-known fact about climate change"

In the lead-up to the Federal Budget, on Tuesday 25 Mar, Croakey has been covering health sector pre-budget submissions.

Read through them here, and stay tuned for our budget coverage next week!
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Croakey has reviewed pre-budget submissions by health sector organisations listed in the screenshot.

Have we missed any?

Please send us any that may be of interest to Croakey readers, by Wednesday 19 March

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Health groups call for urgent rural and regional reforms in upcoming Federal Budget Introduction by Croakey: In the latest overview of pre-budget submissions, Croakey editor Jason Staines reports on calls for the Federal

"From mental health services to medical imaging and dietetic support, the message is that without targeted funding, Australia’s rural and regional communities will continue to be left behind" – Jason Staines
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Putting a wellbeing economy, oral health leadership and workforce priorities on the Federal Budget agenda Alison Barrett writes: Peak Australian health organisations are urging the Federal Government in its upcoming budget to invest in preventive

Peak Australian health organisations are urging the Federal Government in its upcoming budget to invest in preventive health & strategies to address health inequities & social & cultural determinants of health – @AlisonSBarrett #ElectionBudget2025
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