28 June 2023 - Today, on International Neonatal Screening Day, the Albanese Government is delivering on our commitment to end the postcode lottery, by investing $39 million to achieve national consistency and expand the program.

Prior to the 2022 federal election there was no clear pathway to screening between states. It had previously taken anywhere from 5 to 14 years for new conditions to be included for screening and there was no guarantee that what was screened in one state would also be screened in other states.

Read Minister for Health press release