Health groups in Tasmania are criticizing $700 million in budget cuts to the Health Department, deeming them 'completely unrealistic' and a 'joke.' The cuts, part of a larger $1.47 billion public service efficiency drive, are expected to impact patient care and staff workloads.
Health groups in Tasmania are criticizing the state budget's $702.61 million in cuts to the Health Department over four years, deeming them "completely unrealistic" and disconnected from the system's needs.
Health organizations accuse big tobacco of using fears of illicit markets to lobby for lower taxes, warning this undermines decades of progress in smoking control. They criticize a parliamentary inquiry for holding secret hearings with Philip Morris, violating WHO agreements.
Health groups and the federal health minister are raising concerns after Philip Morris representatives appeared in secret at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. The company's appearance was not on the public schedule and their identities were redacted due to safety concerns.
Health groups and the federal health minister are concerned about Philip Morris' secret appearance at a parliamentary inquiry into black market tobacco. Representatives gave evidence privately, with their names redacted for safety, sparking criticism over transparency.
