Fiona Nash (NSW, National Party, Assistant Minister for Health) Share this | Hansard source

Research has long been the foundation of our national efforts in diabetes prevention and care. In the past decade more than $475 million has been invested in diabetes through the NHMRC. The Prime Minister and the Minister for Health recently announced $559 million for NHMRC council grants—17 of which are focused on diabetes. As well, the government has an ongoing commitment of up to $1 billion over five years towards universal access for all Australians with diabetes to self-management products and support through the National Diabetes Services Scheme. We will also continue to support Australians with diabetes and other chronic diseases through the PBS and MBS so that they can access medication, services and equipment to help treat and manage their condition.

I have no doubt that the recent listing of four new diabetes medicines on the PBS by Minister Dutton would have been widely welcomed. Further, the government will invest in rebuilding primary care specifically through the teaching, training and education initiatives— (Time expired)