Governments often hail the economic benefits that new or expanded prisons bring to regional communities. But what are their health and social impacts? These issues are investigated as part o... Read more
Two recent reports – one with a global focus and the other looking at regional security issues – examine some of the global forces and trends likely to shape planetary health in the years ah... Read more
Leaders in women’s health have some pointed advice for the Federal Government’s new Women’s Cabinet Taskforce, as Croakey editor Jennifer Doggett reports below. The focus is time... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: If Minister for Health Greg Hunt is serious about improving women’s health and wellbeing, he should aim to work closely with the new Minister for Women’s Economic Se... Read more
Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s Ministerial reshuffle this week saw the elevation of women in the Ministry and the establishment of a new Cabinet Taskforce to address “key issues involving w... Read more
With Tasmanians headed to a state election on 1 May, researchers have identified some key areas for action to improve the health of communities. Members of the UTAS Anticipatory Care Researc... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s mea culpa media conference was meant to show people angered and shocked by the Federal Government’s failure to act proper... Read more
As the Australian Council of Social Service and other groups highlight the political risks for Government MPs of impending welfare payment cuts, the latest edition of The Health Wrap looks a... Read more
Introduction by Croakey: The Federal Government’s failure to provide a liveable income through JobSeeker payments will harm the health of many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people an... Read more
Leading health and community organisations have slammed the Federal Government’s “heartless betrayal” of people relying on JobSeeker after it announced a permanent lift in the rate of just $... Read more
