AMA Tasmania’s Election Priorities for Health and Mental Health 2025
As this election takes place against the backdrop of a challenging budget environment, it is more important than ever that health remains a central priority for all political parties. A strong health system is not a luxury: it is the foundation of a productive workforce, a fair and civil society, and a safety net that ensures every citizen has access to care when they need it most.
This document outlines AMA Tasmania’s key health priorities for political parties to address in their election commitments on health issues. It also forms a list of issues an incoming Minister for Health and Mental Health in Tasmania will be asked to commit to act on, emphasising the need for a well-funded and sustainable health system.
While many of these actions come with a cost, we cannot afford to ignore them. It is up to our political leaders to determine how health services are funded, with revenue being just as important a consideration as expenditure. AMA Tasmania stands ready to engage in honest, constructive conversations with both levels of government, as well as the community, about what is needed to secure long-term, sustainable healthcare funding.
This includes the exploration of realistic revenue options that can underpin a health system capable of delivering timely, equitable care to all Tasmanians. We strongly encourage the next government to collaborate with all elected representatives to meet the health needs of the Tasmanian population, which is older, sicker, poorer, less literate, and more geographically dispersed compared to other states. Collaborative efforts are necessary if we are to achieve optimal health outcomes for our vulnerable communities. AMA Tasmania Election Priorities 2025
