Begin Rant: Blaming Murdoch is a convenient distraction from the ugliness of Australia

I understand that the last couple of years have been confronting for Australia as a concept and Australians as a people. But a Royal Commission into a particular news outlet that does nothing but reflect Australia’s own ugliness back unto itself is the ultimate in seeking a scapegoat rather than dealing with the actual issue.

Begin Rant: wtf with the koalas?

You may have been confused by the recent thing in NSW with the Nats threatening end of the coalition over koalas, but when you spend as much time looking at political maneuvering – particularly in regional areas – as I do, it’s perfectly understandable.

Begin Rant: Something very wrong with the PBS

The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme is a vital part of our nation’s health system and something all Australians should rightly be proud of. But there is something going very wrong in the process of getting new medicines on the PBS which all Australians should be concerned about.

Begin Rant: The language of migraine

Lately, I have been in far too many debates about the language of migraine. Too many because they’re exhausting, and because the vast majority of them I shouldn’t be having.

Begin rant: why I’m furious at PBAC

You may have seen or heard me in the news a little last week talking about Aimovig being withdrawn from the PBS. This sucks, but it’s not the only reason I’m furious at the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC).