Respiratory physician Lutz Beckert considers chronic obstructive pulmonary disease management, including the prevention of COPD, the importance of smoking cessation and pulmonary rehabilitation, and the lifesaving potential of addressing treatable traits. He also discusses the logic of inhaler therapy, moving from single therapy to dual and triple therapy when indicated, as well as other aspects of management
Budget planning an ongoing process in the House
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Budget planning an ongoing process in the House
Monday 27 May 2024, 10:32 AM

The Budget passes in a cyclical way through select committees to debating stages and passing of bills [Image: iStock]
Budget Day is just one part of a process which runs over two and a half years, as the Government works out what it will spend and how well its spending has performed. Editor Barbara Fountain takes a snapshot of the process
December to May, In the beginning – Budget Policy Statement
The finance minister produces a Budget Policy Statement setting out the Government’s priorities for spen
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