The former Treasury secretary has called for a substantial increase in JobSeeker while also arguing the budget will require ‘major structural change’ on both the spending and taxation sides. Follow updates live.
Pharmacy peak bodies have warned changes to prescription prices in the upcoming federal budget will lead to more medicine shortages.
“I’m all for cost-of-living relief and a cost-of-living measure, but this, unfortunately, is just smoke and mirrors,” he told ABC TV on Wednesday. Hundreds of common medicines will become cheaper to access under the policy, which is largely aimed at those with chronic conditions who spend a lot on medication. People could save up to $180 a year, if their medicine can be prescribed for 60 days rather than 30, or more if their other medicines qualify for the extended dispensing change.
“It needs to get the basics right first, which is making sure that everyone can get at least one box.” “This cheaper medicines policy is safe, good for Australians’ hip pockets and most importantly good for their health.”
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