Opinions ✕ COMMENT | Budget supports healthcare workers but still many gaps Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy Published: Oct 10, 2025 11:54 AM Flagging the underinvestment in aged care, sugar policy, and primary healthcare. More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation feesCigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1Budget: Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025Anwar unveils national budget with pay hikes and aid measures 0 Related Reports 4 More govt contract doctors to be made permanent, higher GP consultation fees 10 Oct 2025 Cigarette, liquor excise duties up effective Nov 1 10 Oct 2025 Budget: Anwar set to end 37 years of govt overspending in 2025 10 Oct 2025 Anwar unveils national budget with pay hikes and aid measures 10 Oct 2025 View Comments 0 Comment