The 2009-10 Budget contains significant policy announcements affecting the health industry. Key details regarding new investments in health infrastructure, a new cancer care system, e-health, access to essential medicines and Indigenous health care are detailed below. Infrastructure and hospitals $1.5 billion has been allocated to upgrade key health infrastructure around Australia. Major projects to be… Continue reading Budget 2009-10: Health Overview

On Tuesday 5 May 2009, the Victorian Treasurer, John Lenders announced the 2009-10 Victorian budget. Victoria will spend a record $20 billion on infrastructure projects over the next four years in order to stimulate the state economy. The Treasurer has pledged to spend $7 Billion in the coming year and $4.4 annually over the next… Continue reading Victorian Budget 2009

On Tuesday 5 May 2009, the Northern Territory’s Henderson Labor Government delivered its 2009-10 Budget. Amid a worsening economic outlook, the Budget’s priorities were identified as protecting jobs and building the Territory. The Budget’s centrepiece is an unprecedented $1.3billion investment in infrastructure, designed to support 2500 jobs across the Territory. The Territory Government’s Budget initiatives,… Continue reading Northern Territory Budget 2009