Media – Interviews & Quotes 2009

Cannane S. Govt needs crackdown on doctors union: Academic, Lateline., 23 October 2009. Lesley Russell is interviewed in this program.
Hall L. Overgrown with weeds, The Sydney Morning Herald, 3 October 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
Scott S. Swine flu vaccine roll-out cops criticism, Lateline, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 30 September 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder joins the discussion.
Aedy R. What is Medicare Select?, LifeMatters, ABC Radio National, 28 September 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder joins the discussion.
Alarm bells for those with illnesses, West Australian, 23 September 2009. Tanisha Jowsey is quoted in this article.
Patients with multiple illnesses need better health care: Study, ANU News, 23 September 2009. Tanisha Jowsey is quoted in this article.
Improving seniors’ health literacy, Connect, Issue 142, 11 September 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie's successful grant application to The National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre (NSPAC) is mentioned in this article.
Hall E. Fixing an ailing health system, The World Today, ABC News, 10 September 2009. Dr Lesley Russell is interviewed in this story.
Dragon N. Mental Health: a long way to go, Australian Nursing Journal, 17:2, August 09. Dr Lesley Russell is quoted in this article.
Ryan S. Rudd fails to plug medico gap, The Australian, 26 August 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this article.
Dragon N. Mental Health: A long way to go, Australian Nursing Journal, August 09 Volume 17 Number 2. Lesley Russell is quoted in this article.
Lunn S. Transparent rationing system will be needed, says expert, The Australian, 28 July 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this article.
Cornwall D. Proposed healthcare centres to ease burden on hospitals, 7.30 Report: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts, 27 July 2009. Professor Leeder is interviewed in this program.
Griffiths E. Rudd fends off criticism health is on a waiting list, PM: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts, 27 July 2009.
Ryan S. States lack unity on Rudd health agenda, The Australian, 13 July 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this article.
Viellaris R. Hospital bypass, The Courier Mail, 4 July 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
Elder J. Logic seems elusive, but swine flu fears are not to be sneezed at, Sunday Age, 14 June 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
O'Reilly S. Patients punished by system flaws, The Australian, 13 June 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
Medicare surcharge won't cause private exodus: expert Coalition boycott delays Senate inquiry, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News, 9 June 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this news item.
Lane S. Coalition boycott delays Senate inquiry Coalition boycott delays Senate inquiry, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts, 9 June 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this story.
East M. Indigenous item uptake ‘abysmally low’, Australian Doctor, 5 June 2009. Dr Lesley Russell is quoted in this article.
Robotham J, Metherell M. Physicians, heal thyselves, Sydney Morning Herald, 30 May 2009. Dr Lesley Russell is quoted in this article.
Creswell A. Rebate row merely the start, The Australian, 30 May 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this article.
Ryan S. Government flying blind on takeover, The Australian, 30 May 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this article.
Palliative care with Keri Phillips, RearVision, ABC Radio National, 27 May 2009. Dr Milton Lewis joins the discussion. Read the transcript or listen to the discussion at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/rearvision/stories/2009/2576992.htm.
Cresswell A. Aboriginal Medicare ignored, The Australian, 26 May 2009. Dr Lesley Russel is quoted in this article. This story was also picked up by SBS Radio News.
Allen S. A positive prognosis, Business Review Weekly, 21 May 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
Cronin D. Popularity test: PM's numbers take a dive, The Canberra Times, 19 May 2009. Mr Robert Wells is quoted in this article.
Budget and health care, with Paul Barclay, Australia Talks, ABC Radio National, 14 May 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie joins the discussion. The government's budget is targeting private health insurance. They plan to means test the 30 per cent rebate and increase the Medicare levy surcharge. Listen to the broadcast at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/australiatalks/stories/2009/2568867.htm
McIntosh E. The Global Financial Crisis Are you insulated?, Medical Observer, 8 May 2009. Mr Robert Wells and Dr Jim Gillespie are quoted in this article.
Everingham S. Experts are divided on impact of rebate means test Experts are divided on impact of rebate means test, Australian Broadcasting Corporation Transcripts, 8 May 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie is interviewed in this story.
Podger A. Slice and dice differently for a fitter health system, Australian Financial Review, 6 May 2009. The Menzies Centre for Health Policy is mentioned in this article.
Swine flu prevention fight intensifies, Lateline. with Karen Barlow, 30 April 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder joins the discusssion: The World Health Organisation is one step short of declaring a pandemic as the fight against swine flu intensifies. Read the transcript at http://www.abc.net.au/lateline/content/2008/s2557582.htm
Kennedy C. Medibank pitches ‘care package’ plan, Australian Doctor, 24 April 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
McKeith, S. Gritting your teeth will cost, Australian Financial Review, 3 April 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie is quoted in this article.
Guest D, Ryan S. Fears obstetrics rebate could be cut back, The Australian, 2 April 2009. Dr Lesley Russell is quoted in this article.
Colver S. Pay-for-performance 'fad' won't work, Australian Doctor, 26 March 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this article.
Public hospitals, RearVision, ABC Radio National, 25 March 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie joins the discussion on the history of public hospitals in Australia - where did our public hospital system come from and why is it in crisis?. Listen to the interview at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/rearvision/stories/2009/2496192.htm
McKenzie S. Health Reform: the options, Medical Observer, 13 March 2009. Dr Russell is quoted in this article
Private health insurance and the financial crisis, LifeMatters, ABC Radio National, 12 March 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie speculates on the future of private health insurance in Australia. Listen to the interview at http://www.abc.net.au/rn/lifematters/stories/2009/2513501.htm
McKenzie S. Government must walk the talk on reform, Medical Observer, 27 February 2009. Dr Russell is quoted in this article.
Cash woes hit home, Herald-Sun, 20 February 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie is quoted in this article.
Twenty per cent financially "stressed": study, Australian Associated Press General News, 19 February 2009. Dr Jim Gillespie is quoted in this article.
Quotable, Trans Tasman Political Letter, 19 February 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder is quoted in this letter.
Michael Duffy, a journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald and the ABC, has interviewed Dr Milton Lewis about the history of palliative care for an article or articles about death and dying in Australia. Milton is only one of a number of people that Michael is interviewing. 18 February 2009.
Target Practice, Medical Observer, 6 February 2009. Professor Stephen Leeder and Mr Robert Wells are quoted in this article