The decision to centralise the supply of medications has generated a counter PR campaign by local pharmacists. RSL has appointed APHS the master contract to supply DAA (Dose Administration Aid) medications to RSL Care facilities from APHSs Brisbane warehouse, using Terry White pharmacies for distribution. Local pharmacies will be called on to supply only unpacked creams and medications. APHS states its automated packaging delivers significant cost benefits to clients.
ATO plans to charge GST on manufactured home parks scrapped
A concerted effort by the Residents Association of manufactured home parks has headed off the ATO which had planned to impose GST in mobile homes. This would have added 10% to the cost of the purchase of a home