In the media
CHE researchers regularly share their research insights in the media.
Below are some of their contributions and other articles about their work.
The growing unaffordability of health care in Australia (NEW)
Anthony Scott
ABC Radio National, 14 May 2026
Specialist doctors are charging too much. 4 options to rein in excessive fees (NEW)
Anthony Scott
The Conversation, 12 May 2026
Safer in School
A/Prof Nicole Black and Dr Adam Dzulkipli
Education Today, 24 February 2026
How much time our children spend on their screens
Dr Danusha Jayawardana
720 ABC Perth, 4 February 2026
Our study shows younger siblings spend more time on screens than big sisters and brothers
Dr Danusha Jayawardana and A/Prof Nicole Black
The Conversation, 3 February 2026
Inside Federal Government's deal to pay extra $25b to fund public hospitals
Anthony Scott
ABC News Radio, 30 January 2026
Private hospital profitability plummets since COVID
Anthony Scott
3AW Radio, 26 December 2025
Private hospitals are in trouble. Here’s what this means for public hospitals – and taxpayer dollars
Anthony Scott
The Conversation, 11 December 2025
The NDIS shifts almost $27m a year in mental health costs alone, our new study suggests
Samia Badji
The Conversation, 14 November 2025
What is myasthenia gravis, the rare disease tennis great Monica Seles lives with?
Gozde Aydin
The Conversation, 10 November 2025
$1,000 for a one-hour appointment: why are fees for Australia’s specialist doctors skyrocketing?
Anthony Scott
The Guardian, 10 November 2025
Locally led or donor controlled? Australian preferences for aid
Jack Hennessy (PhD candidate), A/Prof Duncan Mortimer, A/Prof Rohan Sweeney and Dr Maame Esi Woods
DevPolicy Blog, 29 October 2025
Should we scrap private health insurance rebates and direct the funding to public hospitals?
Terence C. Cheng
The Conversation, 22 September 2025
Ash secretly worked seven jobs and earned up to $500,000. Inside the 'overemployed' community
Nicole Black
SBS, 26 August 2025
Background to the Disability Wellbeing Index
Anthony Harris
Vision Australia Radio, 23 August 2025
Just $7 extra per person could prevent 300 suicides a year. Here’s exactly where to spend it
Dennis Petrie, Sonja de New
The Conversation, 7 July 2025
Australians remain deeply sceptical about the value of private healthcare – it’s time for radical reform
Anthony Scott
The Guardian Australia, 28 May 2025
Trump wants lower drug prices and pharmaceutical tariffs — what does that mean for Australia?
Anthony Scott
ABC News, 14 May 2025
Viability of the private hospital sector
Anthony Scott
ABC Radio, 25 March 2025
Why big US pharmaceutical companies don't like Australia's PBS
Anthony Scott
ABC Radio, 21 March 2025
Will the US trade war push up the price of medicines in Australia? Will there be drug shortages?
Anthony Scott, Jing Jing Li, Peter Ghijben
The Conversation, 20 March 2025
We tracked the mental health of trans and gender-diverse Australians for over 20 years. And we’re worried
Anthony Scott, Jing Jing Li and Peter Ghijben
The Conversation, 13 March 2025
How Australians want their aid spent. Not via localization
Jack Hennessy
Devex, 3 February 2025
Hotter nights are disrupting sleep and hurting economic decisions
Michelle Escobar, David Johnston, Rachel Knott, Rohan Sweeney
VoxDev, 16 January 2025
Struggling after a crisis, the shame of financial distress pushed Leah over the edge
Nicole Black
The Guardian, 5 October 2024
Digital access and infectious disease
Carol Propper
VoxTalks Economics, 13 September 2024
Hundreds of staff underpaid by private healthcare provider
Anthony Scott and Terence Cheng
The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 August 2024
As cost-of-living pressures bite, schools step up efforts to keep food on the table for families
Nicole Black
ABC News, 14 May 2024
$354 charge that broke Perth woman
Anthony Scott
news.com.au, 1 Apr 2024
The economics of Australia’s health system
Anthony Scott
MJA Podcasts, 22 Mar 2024
Falling bulk-billing rates hit working families who don't qualify for concession cards
Anthony Scott
ABC News, 25 Feb 2024
How to ensure Medicare delivers for changing health needs over the next 40 years? (Part two)
Anthony Scott
Croakey, 7 Feb 2024
Modernising Medicare: Making healthcare better for everyone
Anthony Scott
Lens, 29 Jan 2024
'How did this happen?’: Aussies forking out $100 for GP visits as bulk billing rates plummet
Anthony Scott
news.com.au, Nov 21 2023
Spiralling health care costs hit patients and GPs
Anthony Scott
InSight+, 13 Nov 2023
What is the future for small practices?
Anthony Scott
newsGP, 12 Oct 2023
‘Deeply troubling’: At least 184 general practices lost in a year
Anthony Scott
newsGP, 15 Sep 2023
The deadline for MyMedicare is fast approaching. Are we ready?
Anthony Scott
Croakey Health Media, 7 Sep 2023
Pharmacists say you will have to pay for previously free services
Anthony Scott
Your Life Choices, 18 Aug 2023
Are GPs really quitting in droves?
Anthony Scott
Medical Republic, 22 Jun 2023