Department of Health and Ageing Media Releases
Department of Innovation Industry Science and Research Media Releases
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Media Releases
$500m boost to Health and Medical Research
29 October 2009, Department of Health and Ageing
Australians urged to give for medical research and National Youth Ambassador Announced
16 October 2009 - Parliamentary Secretary for Health
Giving to health and medical research,
2 September 2009 - Parliamentary Secretary for Health
Transcipt of Address, John Curtin School of Medical Research, ANU,
27 July 2009 - Reforming Australian Health Care, Prime Minister
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Important Philanthropic reforms further sector consultaton
25 June 2009 - Assistant Treasurer
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A world-class cancer care system
12 May 2009 - Minister for Health and Ageing 
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National Institute of Clinical Studies Update 2009
April 2009 - National Health and Medical Research Council
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2020 gives research boost for bionic eye
22 April 2009 - Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing
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The Hon Nicola Roxon MP: Transcript of Address to 2020 Forum on Health (Queensland)
26 March 2009 - The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Australian Health Ministers’ Conference Joint Communiqué 
5 March 2009
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$580 million fast-tracked into Australian universities
12 December 2008 - The Hon Julia Gillard MP, Minister for Employment, Education and Workplace relations and Senator the Honorable Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
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All research great and small    
10 November 2008 - The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing
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$100M facility supersizes nanotechnology research
17 October 2008 - Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
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NHMRC funds Australia's future health
16 October 2008 - The Hon Nicola Roxon MP, Minister for Health and Ageing
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New projects strengthen international science relations    
17 September 2008 - Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
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Rudd Government Mounts Major Attack
22 August 2008 - The Hon Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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New Research: By 2060 - Average Aussie Woman Will Reach 90 Years
24 July 2008 - The Hon Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing    
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Budget at a glance
Budget at a glance 2008-2009
Health Budget
Securing The Nation Against Potential Threats
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Improving Access To Medicines
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Taking Responsibility For Dental Health
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Fighting Cancer – Australia’s Biggest Killer
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Closing The Gap In Indigenous Health
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing / The Hon. Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
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Supporting Child And Maternal Health
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Keeping People Well – Focus On Prevention
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Ensuring The Integrity Of Medicare: Increased MBS Compliance Audits
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Delivering Health Care To All Australians
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Ending The Blame Game: Reforming The Health And Hospital System
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Delivering Our Election Commitments
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Investing In A Health System For The Future
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Ageing Budget
New Directions For Older Australians
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing
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Ageing - Meeting challenges of the 21st Century
13 May 2008 - The Hon. Justine Elliot MP, Minister for Ageing
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Australian Health Ministers Conference Communique
Delivering Results
18 April 2008 - Australian Health Minister's Conference
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$56 billion up in smoke, drink and drugs
9 April 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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New health taskforce on prevention - tobacco, alcohol and obesity priorities
9 April 2008 - The Hon. Nicola Roxon, Minister for Health and Ageing
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Nomination for 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
1 April 2008 - Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research
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Australian Health Ministers’ Conference Joint Communiqué
29 February 2008 - Australian Health Minister's Conference
For the first time, this will mean the Commonwealth and State and Territory governments have agreed on building and reporting a comprehensive set of performance measures across the entire health system.
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