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Urgent care clinics, medicines and vaccines: what the budget means for Australians’ health

Urgent care clinics, medicines and vaccines: what the budget means for Australians’ health

This budget was much more about funding existing health services than reform.

13.05.2026 10

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Here's how a city as big as Canberra forms GPs deserts

A Senate inquiry is looking into rural healthcare. The biggest problem it should tackle is "GP deserts" - communities in the bottom 5 per...

02.05.2026 20

Canberra Times

Peter Breadon

Emptying bins and photocopying: nurses’ skills are too often wasted in general practice

Australia has more nurses per person than many countries. Allowing nurses in general practice to use all their skills could help meet the growing...

02.03.2026 10

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Child vaccination rates are falling fast, with some regions barely reaching 80%

Before COVID, Australia reached its target of 95% of one-year-olds fully immunised. Now, lower coverage means more babies are at risk of whooping...

17.02.2026 10

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care

The latest figures suggest it’s easier now to find a bulk-billing GP. But poorer patients can still miss out, for one important reason.

13.02.2026 20

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

The government has promised a $25 billion boost to hospital funding – but only hints at real reform

The deal struck between states and territories and the federal government follows a long-running standoff. Here’s what’s been agreed, and what’s...

30.01.2026 20

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Hospitals are under pressure. These changes could save $1.2 billion a year – and fund 160,000 extra hospital visits

Hospitals are feeling intense pressure, yet the states have been asked to rein in spending. Here’s how they can get more care for every hospital...

18.11.2025 10

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Specialist doctor fees are far too high. Australia’s next national health funding deal is a chance to change that

10.11.2025 30

The Guardian

Peter Breadon

No simple solutions for specialist problems

20.07.2025 10

Pearls and Irritations

Peter Breadon

Health levy prescription hurts. And it's only addressing a symptom of a terrible disease

29.06.2025 20

Canberra Times

Peter Breadon

Wonder why your medical specialist is so pricey? Here are four fixes

Specialist care needs an overhaul. High fees and long waits mean nearly two million Australians are delaying or skipping care that their GP has...

16.06.2025 20

Financial Review

Peter Breadon

Need to see a specialist? You might have to choose between high costs and a long wait. Here’s what needs to change

Too many people miss out on seeing specialist doctors, while others face long waits or high costs. A new Grattan Institute report outlines a blueprint...

16.06.2025 20

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

This disease has infected America. Australia must remain immune

Distrust in public institutions like the Centres for Disease Control has taken hold in America. We can’t allow our public health system to be...

01.05.2025 10

WA Today

Peter Breadon

This disease has infected America. Australia must remain immune

Distrust in public institutions like the Centres for Disease Control has taken hold in America. We can’t allow our public health system to be...

01.05.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Breadon

This disease has infected America. Australia must remain immune

Distrust in public institutions like the Centres for Disease Control has taken hold in America. We can’t allow our public health system to be...

01.05.2025 20

The Age

Peter Breadon

This disease has infected America. Australia must remain immune

Distrust in public institutions like the Centres for Disease Control has taken hold in America. We can’t allow our public health system to be...

01.05.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Peter Breadon

60-day scripts were supposed to save time and money. So why are we still waiting for cheaper medicines?

60-day scrips can mean fewer trips to the pharmacist and lower costs. But only one in five eligible scripts are for a 60-day supply. Here’s what’s...

27.03.2025 20

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Bulk-billing incentives should be the start of something bigger

03.03.2025 30

Pearls and Irritations

Peter Breadon

Falling vaccination rates put children at risk of preventable diseases. Governments need a new strategy to boost uptake

Australia’s child vaccination rates used to be among the best in the world. But after peaking in 2020, they’re falling.

24.02.2025 30

The Conversation

Peter Breadon

Falling vaccination rates in this country endanger us all

Governments should set tougher targets for parts of the country that are being left behind and where children are in danger.

23.02.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Peter Breadon

In Australia, healthcare is like champagne. The rich get heaps, the poor get none

21.02.2025 20

Canberra Times

Peter Breadon