Government to Publicly Fund Queensland Women and Girls’ Fertility Journeys
Over $42 million will be invested in Queensland women and girls’ fertility journeys.
In an effort to make fertility treatments more affordable and accessible, public funding will be provided for reproductive treatments, such as IVF, for individuals undergoing complex medical conditions like cancer.
Queensland Health Minister, Shannon Fentiman, states this package is meant to give assurance for Queenslanders when significant health issues arise, as affording access to fertility services should be the last thing to worry about.
Thousands of Doctors in South Korea Protest The Government’s Plans To Increase Medical School Admissions On The Streets of Seoul
Thousands of doctors in South Korea protested the government’s plans to increase medical school admissions on the streets of Seoul on Sunday.
The doctors say that there are more problems that need to be addressed in the healthcare system by the government rather than the total number of doctors trained per year.
These concerns include staffing in specific fields and the price the government pays for essential medical treatments, as well as establishing a proper infrastructure for educating large numbers of new medical students.
The Labour Party Currently Leads In The Dunkley By-Election Held Over The Weekend
Labor Party leads at 41.1% while Liberal Party trails behind at 39.1%.
The labor party has stayed safe this by-election, but the 3.6% swing to the liberal party does not come as a surprise with government electoral support declining since Aston.
This comes after the government’s change in stage three tax cuts, citing the need for low and middle income earners to receive cost of living relief.
Australians Lose Nearly A Billion Dollars A Year In Card Surcharges Based On RBA Data
As long as they are not making a profit, Australian retailers are allowed to recover their payment costs through surcharges on card payments. Larger business do not usually surcharge as they are able to absorb the payment costs but smaller businesses require the surcharge to keep up with high inflation and rising costs.
The Reserve Bank has introduced an initiative called least-cost-routing (LCR) to help cut card processing costs for businesses. LCR means terminals in businesses will automatically default to the lowest-cost card network to process their debit transactions.
Deputy Premier Announces $2.72 Billion To Be Put Towards Dual Track Construction
Deputy Premier Cameron Dick announced on Sunday that $2.75 billion will be put towards building a 19km dual track from Beerwah to Caloundra, the first stage of the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail project.
The first stage is planned to be completed by the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games and is estimated to make the commute from Caloundra to Brisbane 45 minutes faster than driving during peak hours.
Construction will not begin until 2026.
Queensland Government Announce $46 million Towards Free Women's Healthcare, Opening Four New Clinics
These easy access, nurse-led clinics will be for vulnerable communities as a part of the Queensland Women and Girls’ Health Strategy 2032.
Premier Steven Miles hears our women and girls “loud and clear,” making note of their “unique” need for medical attention.
Minister for Health, Shannon Fentiman, adds they will be bridging the gaps [for] culturally safe, trauma informed and gender responsive care.”
No bookings or referrals will be needed.
Israel Boycotts Gaza Ceasefire Talks in Cairo
Israel boycotts Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo after Hamas rejected its demand for a complete list naming hostages that are still alive.
The Israeli delegation did not arrive in Cairo for negotiations with the Hamas delegation. These negotiations were deemed as the possible final step before an agreement that would halt the fighting for six weeks.
Around 5 million Australians Will Receive Boosts to Their Social Security Payments When Indexation Takes Effect Later This Month
From 20 March, the single, without child rate of JobSeeker Payment and ABSTUDY will see a fortnightly increase of $13.50, while each couple on JobSeeker Payment, ABSTUDY or Parenting Payment Partnered will benefit from an additional $12.30 per fortnight, per person.
Recipients of the Parenting Payment Single will receive an additional $17.50 a fortnight. The Government has also expanded eligibility for Parenting Payment Single to single parents with a youngest child aged under 14.
AgForce Suggests Fund Delays Will Compromise Fire Ant Eradication Program
The highly invasive species of fire ants comes of huge concern to south-east Queensland farmers.
AgForce Senior Policy Advisor Dr Annie Ruttledge reveals how high the “control costs” are, fearing there is a now a “high[er] risk of infestation”.
She concludes, were the program absent, fire ant spread rate would be much higher for Queensland.
The Shadow Health Minister Has Accused The Labor Party For Potentially Jeopardizing Hospital Upgrades.
Information acquired by the LNP opposition suggests some issues in construction projects in Queensland health.
The documents, released to the LNP opposition under the Right to Information (also known as RTI), suggests that some hospital projects under the government are experiencing risks in time and costs.
The shadow health minister, Ros Bates, claims questions must be answered about why hospital upgrades have been blocked during this health crisis.