Media
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22 Jan 2017
Topic: Budget, Greg Hunt, Medicare freeze, Health Care Home, obesity
New Minister must set new direction on health policy
New Health Minister Greg Hunt must consign the disastrous 2014-15 Health budget to history, AMA President Dr Michael Gannon says. The AMA has released its Pre-Budget Submission 2017-18, outlining affordable, targeted, and proven policies that will contribute to a much better Budget bottom line in coming years. -
24 Nov 2016
Topic: euthanasia, pallitive care, sugar tax, obesity
Transcript: Dr Gannon, ABC News 24 - Euthanasia and Sugar Tax
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07 Nov 2016
Topic: obesity, public health
Obesity - Australia's biggest public health challenge
AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said that obesity is the biggest public health challenge facing the Australian population, and called on the Federal Government to take national leadership in implementing a multi-faceted strategy to address the serious health threat that obesity poses to individuals, families, and communities across the nation. -
18 Apr 2016
Topic: health, obesity, smoking, tobacco, public health, taxation
AMA Vice President Dr Stephen Parnis - 2GB - obesity and tobacco taxation
AMA Vice President Dr Stephen Parnis talks about taxation and health. Dr Parnis says the taxation on smoking has greatly improved the lives of Australians and has changed habits. However, Dr Parnis says obesity is not a simple issue, and a taxation on the price of sugary drinks should be examined if it helps to reduce obesity numbers, but more should be done.