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Stephen Duckett

Stephen Duckett

Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute

Professor Stephen Duckett is Director of the Health Program at Grattan Institute and Emeritus Professor of Health Policy at La Trobe University. He has held top operational and policy leadership positions in health care in Australia and Canada, including as Secretary of what is now the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. He has a reputation for creativity, evidence-based innovation and reform in areas ranging from the introduction of activity-based funding for hospitals to new systems of accountability for the safety of hospital care. An economist, he is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and of the Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

What is the hospital funding agreement politicians are talking about today?

Dec 06, 2023 07:47 am UTC| Politics

National Cabinet meets today to discuss three big issues in Commonwealth-state financial relations: GST allocation, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding, and a Commonwealth government proposal to kick-start...

How does Australia's health system stack up internationally? Not bad, if you're willing to wait for it

Nov 28, 2023 23:15 pm UTC| Health

When things are going bad in the health system, we are reassured weve got one of the best health systems in the world. But were rarely told where we actually stand relative to others. A new report from the Organisation...

When aged care workers earn just $22 an hour, a one-off payment won’t fix the wage problem

Feb 02, 2022 08:57 am UTC| Economy

The federal governments promise of up to A$800 between now and May for aged care workers is a short-term political fix designed to cover over a long-term policy failure. Numerous reports have pointed out Australias more...

Vaccine Rollout 2.0: Australia needs to do 3 things differently

Jul 01, 2021 03:19 am UTC| Health

Australias vaccine rollout started just over four months ago. It has not gone well, to put it mildly. To date, only 24% of the population have had at least one dose of a vaccine, and nearly 5% 1.2 million people have...

New aged care data on hospitalisation rates show significant problem areas in residential aged care

Feb 02, 2021 13:13 pm UTC| Life Health

The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released new data overnight comparing hospitalisation rates from residential aged care facilities. The report found 36.9% of nursing home residents presented to an...

Young people dropping private health hurts insurers most, not public hospitals

Feb 19, 2020 01:49 am UTC| Insights & Views Health

Young Australians are abandoning private health insurance in droves. And the overall decline in the percentage of the population with private coverage is continuing. New data for the three months to the end of 2019,...

How do you stop the youth exodus from private health insurance? Cut premiums for under-55s

Dec 04, 2019 11:26 am UTC| Insights & Views Business Health

Young people dont see private health insurance as good value for money. And theyre right: the cost of their expected use of private health care is significantly below what they pay in insurance premiums. Unsurprisingly,...

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Economy

Oil Prices Steady Amid Global Tensions and Economic Signals from China and the U.S.

Oil Prices Hold Steady After Recent Surge Oil prices stabilized in Asian trading on Tuesday, following sharp gains as investors await economic and political signals from the U.S. and China. This shift comes after the...

Australia’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Australias Central Bank Maintains 4.35% Interest Rate Amid Persistent Inflation RBA Holds Rates, Monitoring Inflation Risks The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) kept its interest rate unchanged at 4.35% in its...

Reserve Bank of Australia Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

RBA Holds Rates Steady, Emphasizes Inflation Concerns The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.35% on Tuesday, signaling a sustained restrictive monetary stance due to...

Nikkei 225: Bracing for Impact Amid Trump and Harris Election Fallout

The Nikkei 225 index trades flat ahead of US election. It hit a high of $38576 at the time of writing and is currently trading around 38561. If Donald Trump wins the next U.S. presidential election, it could greatly...

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Politics

Donald Trump Is The Winner? Poll Shows Ex-POTUS Leading in Key States! ‘It’s a Dead Heat!’ Ties in North Carolina and Wisconsin Add Election Day Suspense

As the 2024 general election nears its conclusion, a new poll from HarrisX reveals a tight race across key battleground states, with Donald Trump showing a narrow lead in several historically competitive regions. According...

GOP Swiftly Resupplies Luzerne County Precincts! ‘Putting Out Small Fires Before They Spiral!’ Election Integrity Team Mobilizes to Prevent Disruptions

In a coordinated effort to ensure election integrity, the Republican Partys election operations team sprang into action earlier today in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, upon learning that several precincts were running low...

Stephen Curry Endorses Kamala Harris for President! ‘America Needs Her Leadership Now!’ NBA Star’s Support Sparks Heated Reactions Online

NBA star Stephen Curry has officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in her bid for the presidency, lending his high-profile support to the 2024 race. Curry, a four-time NBA champion and beloved figure both on and...

75% of Americans Say ‘Wrong Track’! ‘The 2024 Election Is About Change!’ Growing Demand for a New Direction in Critical Election Year

As Election Day looms, a staggering 75% of Americans now believe that the country is on the wrong track, according to recent polling data shared by political commentator Tricia McLaughlin. This overwhelming sentiment...

Science

CDC Urges Second COVID-19 Vaccine for Seniors: ‘Protect Your Health This Season!’ Experts Say It’s Critical

In a recent public health announcement, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that individuals aged 65 and older receive a second dose of the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This additional dose, the...

Breakfast Secrets: 'Fiber-rich Foods Are the Key to Weight Loss!' Experts Reveal Shocking Truth

Health experts often emphasize the importance of a balanced diet combined with regular exercise for weight management. However, for many, achieving these goals can be a daunting challenge. Instead of drastic food...

Scabies Surge Sparks Alarm: Doctors Warn Brits, 'Don't Ignore That Rash!'

Doctors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over a dramatic rise in scabies cases, urging residents not to dismiss any signs of the itchy skin condition. Recent data shows that hospitals detected approximately...

Just 21 Minutes of Cycling a Day Is 'All You Need' for Total Health, Claims Expert

John Vinton, CEO of Aventon Bikes, insists that just 21 minutes of cycling each day can drastically enhance your health. This simple yet transformative practice can lead to a multitude of benefits, including reduced risks...

Technology

BYD’s Record-Breaking Sales Fuel Massive Hiring Surge Amid Rapid EV Production Expansion

Chinese EV giant BYD has ramped up hiring efforts, adding nearly 200,000 employees to meet record-breaking demand following its Q3 sales surge. With 1.1 million new energy vehicles sold, BYDs quarterly revenue exceeded...

Super Micro Computer Extends Financial Reporting Deadlines, Signaling Potentially Prolonged Challenges Ahead

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) has announced significant amendments to its loan agreement, extending deadlines for its financial reports amid ongoing scrutiny over alleged governance issues. With the Nasdaq compliance...

Nintendo Switch 2 Delayed Again, Now Expected in 2025 as Fans Anticipate New Console

Nintendos next-gen console, expected to be the Nintendo Switch 2, is now projected to debut in 2025. Toyo Securities analyst Hideki Yasuda suggests an announcement is unlikely this year, sparking anticipation about...

$2.2B in Bitcoin Leaves Mt. Gox Wallets, Potentially Increasing Sell Pressure on BTC Market

With $2.2 billion in Bitcoin now transferred out, Mt. Gox may be closer to repaying long-awaiting creditors, sparking concerns about possible selling pressure on Bitcoins price. Part of the funds has been routed to...
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