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ACT politics bulletin: Monday 14 October

Five days to the ACT election. The AMA scores parties' health policies, and election commitments from Labor, Belco, and Liberals.

AMA: ACT public hospitals fall short of national standards

ACT public hospitals are not meeting national standards; the problem, the AMA ACT says, lies with care in the community.

Decrease in ANU interns joining Canberra Health Services

Fewer Australian National University medical graduates are doing their internships in the ACT hospital system.

Federal government urged to end discrimination by life insurers

Senator David Pocock and others say Australians with a family history of cancer or illness are avoiding life-saving genetic tests.

More investment in ACT health, but will it be a ‘triple shield’?

The ACT has budgeted more than $200 million over four years to support health workers, provide more services, and better resource the system.

Calvary threatens legal action unless bill debate is adjourned

The debate on the bill to compulsorily acquire the site of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce will take place tomorrow morning.

AMA: ACT Government ignored Calvary doctors

Calvary Public Hospital Bruce's doctors said they were shocked, dismayed, and angered the ACT Government did not consult them.

Legislative Assembly debates: Health and property

From 9 to 11 May, the members of the ACT Legislative Assembly were concerned with health, property, and cost of living issues.

Price hike for Canberra doctors on the cards

Canberra doctors could be forced to increase their bills by $15 a consultation or close their clinics if the ACT Government introduces a payroll tax, the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners warns.

Public health services: Workplace culture improving, but bullying still a problem

Although the ACT Government has laid “strong foundations” to reform the public health services' workplaces, bullying and harassment remain.

AMA concerned NSW easing restrictions too fast

Doctors are concerned the accelerated NSW roadmap out of COVID-19 lockdown could see restrictions eased too quickly but a leading epidemiologist says it has to be done. 

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