Tasmanian government reverses GP service funding cuts for one year
The Tasmanian government has decided to reverse funding cuts for two primary health services for one year. This decision comes after the state budget initially excluded funding for these services, which are crucial for local healthcare. The funding is intended to be transitional, allowing time for the federal government to assume financial responsibility.
- ▪The Tasmanian government has reinstated funding for the Cygnet Family Practice and Moreton Group's mobile GP service for one year.
- ▪The funding was cut in the recent state budget but has now been extended until the end of June next year.
- ▪The Cygnet Family Practice provides over 100 appointments each week and has been instrumental in reducing hospital admissions.
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Two Tasmanian primary health services receive funding reprieve after budget cutsLBy Loretta LohbergerTopic:Health PolicySat 30 May 2026 at 11:02amSat 30 May 2026 at 11:02amSat 30 May 2026 at 11:02amThe Tasmanian government has reversed funding cuts for two primary health services for one year. (ABC News: Maren Preuss)In short:The recent Tasmanian state budget did not include funding for the Cygnet Family Practice's urgent care and after-hours service or a mobile GP service run by Moreton Group.Last night, the state government said it would fund both services for another 12 months.What's next?The state government said the funding was transitional and would "allow the federal government time to take over the…
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