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Children locked out of medicines as policy failures leave families paying the price - McKell Institute report, UCB

Children locked out of medicines as policy failures leave families paying the price

Health Industry Hub | October 14, 2026 |

A new McKell Institute report, launched at Parliament House today, warns that paediatric medicine access barriers are costing the Australian […]

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Butler pushes ahead despite Senate rejecting cut to private health insurance rebate

Butler pushes ahead despite Senate rejecting cuts to private health insurance rebate

Health Industry Hub | October 16, 2026 |

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'We still hold deep concerns': 18 organisations challenge Chalmers’ R&D tax reforms

‘We still hold deep concerns’: 18 organisations challenge Chalmers’ R&D tax reforms

Health Industry Hub | October 8, 2026 |

Eighteen of Australia’s leading life sciences, research, science and deep-tech organisations* have warned Treasurer Jim Chalmers that proposed changes to […]

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Rogue AI or governance failure? Experts weigh in on first AI government hack

Rogue AI or governance failure? Experts weigh in on first AI government hack

Health Industry Hub | September 25, 2026 |

An OpenAI agent hacked into the Medicare database in what is believed to be the first known case of an […]

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Naicker steps up to Asia Pacific remit at Hologic

Naicker steps up to Asia Pacific remit at Hologic

Health Industry Hub | October 2, 2026 |

Kensi Naicker has been appointed Vice President and General Manager, Breast and Skeletal Health Solutions, Asia Pacific at Hologic, expanding […]

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Healthcare sustainability policies enter 'uncharted territory' - Pravin Siriwardena, Policy Manager at Medical Technology Association of Australia (MTAA)

Healthcare sustainability policies enter ‘uncharted territory’

Health Industry Hub | July 31, 2026 |

Sustainability is no longer a future conversation for healthcare. It is a policy, procurement and manufacturing reality. In this Health […]

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The flexibility gap: Why women are walking away from management positions

The flexibility gap: Why women are walking away from management positions

Health Industry Hub | October 13, 2026 |

Women are leaving management roles at disproportionate rates. Employers could unlock a lucrative stream of talent by focusing their attention […]

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Infectious disease researcher wins Novo Nordisk science prize - Dr Rhea Longley

Infectious disease researcher wins Novo Nordisk science prize

Health Industry Hub | October 14, 2026 |

Australian malaria researcher Dr Rhea Longley has been named the 2026 recipient of the Marie Krogh Young Women in Science […]

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Mastering the art of saying 'No' to protect your career and well-being: Psychologist

Mastering the art of saying ‘No’ to protect your career and well-being: Psychologist

Health Industry Hub | December 10, 2024 |

As the year draws to a close, professionals and leaders alike are faced with increasing pressure to meet deadlines, complete […]

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Bayer, MSD and Takeda among winners at Asia Pacific awards

Bayer, MSD and Takeda among winners at Asia Pacific awards

Health Industry Hub | March 28, 2024 |

Bayer, MSD, Takeda, Alcon, and Cipla emerge as winners among this week’s announcements of Asia Pacific awards which celebrate organisations […]

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    Butler pushes ahead despite Senate rejecting cut to private health insurance rebate

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    Health Industry Hub | October 16, 2026 |

    Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has reintroduced legislation to cut the private health insurance rebate for Australians aged over 65, […]

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    Health Industry Hub | October 14, 2026 |

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