Some measures to take effect immediately include PBS listing of first new contraceptive pills in more than 30 years. Follow today’s news headlines live
Today the Labor party will announce a $573.3 million it says will deliver more choice, lower costs and better health care for women.
The package of measures includes:
The first PBS listing for new oral contraceptive pills in more than 30 years.
Larger Medicare payments and more bulk billing for IUDs and birth control implants saving around 300,000 women per year up to $400 in out-of-pocket cost.
A new Medicare rebate for menopause health assessments, funding to train health professionals, the first-ever clinical guidelines and a national awareness campaign.
The first PBS listing for new menopausal hormone therapies in over 20 years.
Opening 11 new clinics for endometriosis and pelvic pain, and ensuring these and the existing 22 clinics are also staffed to provide additional specialist support for menopause.
Contraceptives and treatment for uncomplicated UTIs directly from pharmacies, with two national trials to benefit 250,000 concession cardholders.
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