Sydney Morning Herald logo Sydney Morning Herald 1 month ago

Curbed midwives push to break free

MIDWIVES' ability to work independently - promised by the federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon - would depend on endorsement by individual doctors under an amendment to proposed legislation that has infuriated women's groups. Full Article at Sydney Morning Herald

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  1. We find this completely unacceptable as it may erode rather than expand choices as doctors make decisions about what types of care to support
    – Rachel Siewert SOURCE: The Age 4 weeks ago
  2. At the request of a number of organisations it was asked that that be moved from being in the explanatory memorandum into the actual legislation
    – Nicola Roxon SOURCE: Sydney Morning Herald 1 month ago
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  1. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 30: An couple signs a consent form prior to being immunised with the Panvax H1N1 Vaccine during the launch of the National pandemic (swine flu) influenza vaccination campaign by the Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon at Swan Park Leisure Centre on September 3...
  2. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 29: The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon visits Tran Le as she is operated on.
  3. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 06: Minister for Health and Ageing Nicola Roxon makes a funding announcement for a new clinical school, and health consultation during a press conference at Blacktown Hospital following the release of the National Health and Hospital Reform Commission Report on August...
  4. A file picture taken on June 3, 2009, shows young people putting on masks as they arrive at Melbourne's Austin Hospital.
  5. In this photo provided by Queensland Art Gallery, a man views North Korean arts in Brisbane, Australia, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 during the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art display.
  6. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Blogger Scott Schuman, know as The Sartorialist, launches his eponymous book at Sass & Bide Oxford Street on December 8, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
  7. ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle of the West Indies celebrate the dismissal of Shane Watson of Australia during day five of the Second Test match between Australia and the West Indies at Adelaide Oval on December 8, 2009 in Adelaide, Australia.
  8. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Surat Sukha kicks the ball during a Melbourne Victory A-League training session at Olympic Park on December 8, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia.
  9. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 07: Jarvis Cocker performs on stage at the Metro on December 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.

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