Senate debates
Monday, 1 September 2025
Bills
- National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Second Reading (26 speeches)
I rise today to speak on the National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is a critical component of Australia's healthcare system. For decades it... - National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; In Committee (56 speeches)
Minister, the PBS is budgeted at $19.5 billion this year and $20.7 billion next year. Is that the full cost of the PBS? Are there prescriptions written under the PBS that are not counted in those...