New Government’s smokefree jolt: General practice funding uncertainty survives change of guard

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New Government’s smokefree jolt: General practice funding uncertainty survives change of guard

Martin
Johnston
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New health minister Shane Reti is trying to keep out of the row over the Government’s plan to repeal Labour’s 2022 smokefree changes, but it is not easy [Image: Cyan066 on iStock]

Reporter Martin Johnston takes stock of the Coalition Government’s health policy announcements and the reactions within the sector, including disappointment over primary care’s continued wait for increased funding

The new Coalition Government may be storming through the health sector overturning pre-election norms but the uncertainty continues over sustainable f, Evil Cigarette Shane Reti CR cyano66 iStock, [Image: Cyan066 on iStock]