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Chalmers says superannuation tax reforms a ‘better deal’ for many

The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is speaking about the changes he announced yesterday to the government’s superannuation tax policy.

The objective here is a superannuation system which is stronger and fairer and more sustainable and which delivers a better outcome for those low-income workers, partly paid for by better targeting those superannuation tax concessions. And so we found another way.

We are seeing the use of medicinal cannabis for conditions where it is contraindicated or where it’s use should be under strict and/or ongoing supervision, and our members are increasingly reporting serious adverse outcomes for patients.

We recognise medicinal cannabis can be useful for some patients with specific conditions supported by evidence, such as epilepsy, chemotherapy induced nausea, or muscle spasticity in multiple sclerosis.

Source: Guardian - World News