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Jeremy Rockliff declared victory on Saturday night after his party secured 14 seats to Labor’s nine, but both are short of the 18 required for majority. Follow today’s news liveRobyn and Nick Lloyd have been foster carers for a decade, welcoming more than 30 kids into their home. There’s a financial and emotional toll to being a carer; but also joy attached to providing a safe environment for some of society’s most vulnerable members.Some of the foster children stay with them a few days, others for months. They cared for one little boy for two years.The PBS, along with affordable access to high-quality specialist general practice care, is a crucial part of the Australian health system and critical in ensuring everyone has affordable access to the care they need.As GPs, we know our patients can’t and shouldn’t pay the price of US-style healthcare. The PBS means when we prescribe the treatments our patients need, we know they will be able to access them at an affordable price.The power of the PBS to deliver affordable medicines cannot be up for negotiation. The PM and Treasurer are right to back it in the face of pressure from overseas interests.Healthcare is a fundamental right, and we should all be steadfast in our support for the PBS. Continue reading...

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