2026 gambling restrictions in Australia threaten $9-10B in government revenue, 30,000 jobs, and $90M in broadcaster losses. Full analysis of economic impacts.
Author Archives: Peta Murphy
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Public Health Initiatives for Women’s Wellness: 2026 Highlights In 2026, Australia’s public health initiatives for women’s wellness are defined by a $792 million federal package and a national lung cancer screening program—both designed to bring care closer to home, directly applying the community-driven advocacy model championed by the late Peta Murphy. These programs represent the […]
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Explore how Australia’s $792M women’s health package and social medicine initiatives address health inequities and improve outcomes for women in 2026.
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Explore proven gambling harm prevention programs for 2026. Learn about Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines, digital tools, and community-led initiatives shaping safer gambling.
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Discover patient support funds for cancer care in 2026. Explore government schemes, charities, and the $1.5M BCNA pledge from Peta Murphy’s advocacy. Get actionable guidance.
key takeaway diagnosed with early breast cancer at 37 (~2011) and metastatic breast cancer in July 2019, just two days after being sworn into parliament. she partnered with Breast Cancer Network Australia to advocate for a national metastatic breast cancer registry, campaigning until her final week in parliament. her legacy includes the 2024 Peta Murphy […]
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Discover key initiatives, research, and advocacy legacies breaking women’s mental health stigma in 2026. Learn about WMHA, Peta Murphy’s impact, and the global summit.
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Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP, recently visited the Frankston Ladies Choir to congratulate members on their successful Stronger Communities Grant application. The $4,200 Stronger Communities Grant funded by the Federal Government, has enabled the choir to purchase new state-of-the-art recording equipment. Since its inception in 1976, the Frankston Ladies Choir has become one […]
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A Carrum Downs business, Leaf and Leash, has been named as an Australia Post 2023 Local Business Hero. The local small business, run by Bea (and her dog Ollie) is one of 100 small businesses Australia wide to have been selected. Leaf and Leash specialises in dog accessories with their products designed and produced in […]
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Later this year, there will be a referendum to create a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Just like a federal election, all Australian citizens aged 18 and over must vote. Federal Member for Dunkley, Peta Murphy MP is presenting at information sessions in the Frankston area about the 2023 referendum. […]