Richard Di Natale's speech on the private health insurance rebate
Senator Richard Di Natale outlined the Greens' position on the inequities of the private health insurance rebate in the Senate. Speaking from his experience as a GP and public health professional,...
View ArticleKeeping health costs down
The Greens will invest an extra $664 million in Medicare to keep out-of-pocket health costs down for everyone.Read our costed plan to invest in Medicare.Health care costs are already rising in...
View ArticleGreens to inject $664 million into Medicare
Australian Greens spokesperson health, Senator Richard Di Natale, was joined today by Tasmanian Senator, Peter Whish-Wilson, at an AMA conference in Hobart to announce an additional $664 million in...
View ArticleGreens to move inquiry into out-of-pocket healthcare costs
Australian Greens spokesperson health, Senator Richard Di Natale, today welcomed a report into Medicare by a coalition of health and community leaders and committed to move for a Senate Inquiry into...
View ArticleGreens unveil health package for Western Australia
"Caring for people's health is a priority for the Greens and that's why we're investing in the health of Western Australians," said Senator Di Natale."The Greens health package for Western Australia...
View ArticleGreens announce national health package
Australian Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne joined Greens health spokesperson Dr Richard Di Natale in Canberra today to launch the Greens' $9 billion national health package."In a caring society,...
View ArticleGreens will block plan to tear down Medicare
News reports today indicate that the Abbott Government has a secret plan to slash bulk-billing and increase the cost of medicines.Australian Greens health spokesperson and former GP, Dr Richard Di...
View ArticleCommission of Audit watchdog report warns against health, welfare cuts
The Senate Inquiry into the Abbott government's Commission of Audit has today tabled a new interim report, which covers evidence presented on the effects of predicted budget cuts in the areas of...
View ArticleAbbott budget a sick joke
“The budget rips $20 billion out of health services over the next 6 years and the damage done to our health system will last forever,” said Greens health spokesperson, Senator Richard Di Natale.“This...
View ArticleMaking a bad problem worse
Australian Greens health spokesperson and former GP, Dr Richard Di Natale, today slammed the Abbott Government’s cynical attack on Medicare.“If you wanted to destroy the fabric of Medicare there are...
View ArticleOVERVIEW OF ABBOTT GOVERNMENT’S HEALTH CHARGE CHANGES
OVERVIEW OF ABBOTT GOVERNMENT’S HEALTH CHARGE CHANGES1. $20 cut for consultations under 10 minutes (Note: On15 January 2015 the Abbott Government announced that they would scrap the rebate cut...
View ArticleRebate freeze is a ‘python squeeze’
Australian Greens health spokesperson and former GP, Dr Richard Di Natale, said that the government’s objective is still to make patients pay more to see a doctor.“Rumours of the co-payment’s death are...
View ArticlePrivate health review won’t improve patient care
Australian Greens Leader Richard Di Natale says a review of private health insurance is sorely needed, but the best deal for Australians is a strong public health system."Health reform needs to start...
View ArticleHealth cuts a GST ruse: Turnbull must reinstate funding
In light of the AMA's latest public hospital report card, the Greens are calling on the Turnbull Government to undo Tony Abbott's damage to our healthcare system, and not by lifting the GST."Tony...
View ArticleThree shockers make a bad Budget for health
Australian Greens Leader Dr Richard Di Natale says Scott Morrison's 4-year fiscal plan won't please anyone who values a quality health system."This Budget attacks universal dental care, cuts millions...
View ArticleAustralian Greens - Meeting rural health needs
Leader of the Australian Greens Senator Richard Di Natale has made a commitment to support the health needs of Australians living in rural areas. The Australian Greens call for the development of a...
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