Inquiries
Public inquiries and commissioned studies give the opportunity for all points of view in the community to be heard and considered. All individuals, firms, groups and organisations with an interest in an inquiry can participate in the inquiry.
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Milena Ostrovska (PDF - 55k)
Submission 153 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Healthcare should be in hands of government and not private companies. We are all human beings and paying taxes for these services and we are entitled to get some goodies back and not finish in the greedy private hands. Milena Ostrovska.
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Dr Rob McMurdo (PDF - 54k)
Submission 79 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
It is essential to maintain the control and funding of medicine in the public arena to avoid the private section creaming off profits at the expense of and loss to those who cannot afford to insure themselves.
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Donna Gray (PDF - 59k)
Submission 70 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
I have lived in the UK and the USA. There is a significant difference between these country's health system. Privatisation of our Medicare or health system in any form will create detrimental society issues. DO NOT privatise our Health system. Donna
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Nicholas Scott-Mills (PDF - 76k)
Submission 210 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Brief submission I have some experience as a voluntary statistical researcher, and would like to say that it makes sense to have Medicare in public hands, as this makes the transmission of science based clinical medicine more egalitarian. Nicholas
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Wendy Aitkenhead (PDF - 57k)
Submission 78 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Profit-driven healthcare threatens the very foundation of our universal Medicare system, restricting access and quality of care, especially in areas where insurers don't stand to make money. We need investment in our public health system, rather
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Sally McCreath (PDF - 75k)
Submission 189 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Brief submission Privatisation of any health care will have and has shown that the clients of the system will suffer because of the organisations looking after their profits and shareholders. Healthcare is there to look after the health of people
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Robert and Janet Gillson (PDF - 74k)
Submission 185 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Brief submission My husband and I are disabled. I am a retired nurse. we live in a rural area and the health system is limited. Health care for this community is vital to continue and only improve for the future. Robert and Janet Gillson. Brief
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Rosanna Commisso (PDF - 77k)
Submission 209 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Brief submission It is vital that the Australian Government continues to support Medicare in its current format. One way of reducing the burden on the public health system, including hospitals is to force individuals earning over $120, 000 per year
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Leigh Mitchell (PDF - 26k)
Submission 97 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Brief submission Good health and access to medicine and medicines is a basic right. Privatisation directly or by stealth further creates a two tier society. Yes, I can afford it but no, many can't and our society and our humanity will suffer as a
Date received: 25 Jul 2016
Dr David Miller (PDF - 57k)
Submission 83 for Identifying Sectors For Reform View full list
Medicare has been the backbone of health provision for over 40 years. It has enabled disadvantaged children, their parents and all Australians access to essential health services, including safe childbirth. Without Medicare, I, as a doctor would not
Date received: 25 Jul 2016