About Position Statements

We provide position statements on areas of concern for health consumers. For statements older than listed here, please contact us.

7 June 2016 — Position Statements

CHF 2016 Election Platform: Seven steps to better health for Australia

Consumers Health Forum of Australia

CHF's 2016 Election Platform. We call for a number of commitments in seven key areas which would lay the groundwork for a sustainable health system that ensures people get the right care, at the right time and at the right cost.

4 June 2016 — Position Statements

CHF Appraisal of the Pharmacy Reforms and 6CPA

Consumers Health Forum
This document outlines CHF's initial appraisal of the recently announced pharmacy reforms and 6CPA. While there are some positive points of difference between last agreement (5CPA) and 6CPA, the current Agreement does not go far enough to drive improvements in terms of greater competition and...
7 January 2016 — Position Statements

Position Statement on Private Health Insurance

Consumers Health Forum
Preserving Consumer Choices Without Sacrificing the Principles of Universal Health Care
28 August 2015 — Position Statements

Position Statement on Biosimilar Medicines

Consumers Health Forum
CHF supports the effective, safe and successful entry of biosimilars into the Australian market. This is in the interest of consumers as they will have access to a wider group of therapeutic options. In line with the National Medicines Policy safe and effective medicines should be available to...
13 May 2015 — Position Statements

CHF's First Views on Budget 2015-16

Consumers Health Forum

This is an initial analysis of the Federal Health Budget from the Consumers Health Forum of Australia (CHF). There is further detail in the Budget papers that require further appraisal before CHF takes a view on these aspects. We are preparing a more detailed analysis based on further briefings...

28 November 2014 — Position Statements

Statement on the Review of Medicines and Medical Devices Regulation

Consumers Health Forum
The Consumers Health Forum says it is unacceptable that a new review into medicines and medical devices has failed to reflect the vital interest consumers have in this matter.
18 June 2014 — Position Statements

Letter to MPs and Senators regarding co-payment

Consumers Health Forum
Letter to Senators and MPs asking them to be aware of the impact of additional co-payments on consumers.

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