The broader impacts of diabetes on Australia’s health system and economy, and recent advances in the prevention and management of this significant health condition, will be the focus of a new inquiry by the Health, Aged Care and Sport Committee.

As the Committee Chair, Dr Mike Freelander MP was delighted to announce this inquiry today with Committee members in attendance.

The Inquiry will be broad and examine current policies and programs that aim to prevent, diagnose, and manage these conditions.

The Committee looks forward to hearing from individuals with diabetes, healthcare service providers, researchers, peak bodies, the Australian Government, state/territory governments & members of the public.

Submissions from interested individuals and organizations are invited by 31 August 2023. The preferred method of receiving submissions is by electronic format lodged online using a My Parliament account.

Further information about the Committee’s inquiry, including the full terms of reference and details on how to lodge a submission are available at the Committee’s website.

Quotes attributable to Dr Mike Freelander MP:

“Diabetes is the world’s fastest growing chronic health condition, currently impacting approximately 1.3 million Australians.

There are multiple forms of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational and other rare types.

The Committee looks forward to conducting this inquiry to better understand the current situation regarding diabetes in Australia, including the effectiveness of current Australian Government policies and programs aiming to prevent, diagnose and manage the condition.”