Over 20,000s clinical trials have happened in Australia in the past two decades with research showing that 79 per cent of Aussies would consider getting involved in one.

Evrima Technologies Founder and CEO Charlotte Bradshaw told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "Every single clinical trial goes through an independent ethics committee and we're all governed by what's called good clinical practice."

"There are so many regulatory and quality controls that go into clinical trials naturally because of patient safety."

"We don't want to put anyone in harm's way," Ms Bradshaw said.

Over 20,000s clinical trials have happened in Australia in the past two decades with research showing that 79 per cent of Aussies would consider getting involved in one.
Evrima Technologies Founder and CEO Charlotte Bradshaw told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "Every single clinical trial goes through an independent ethics committee and we're all governed by what's called good clinical practice."
"There are so many regulatory and quality controls that go into clinical trials naturally because of patient safety."
"We don't want to put anyone in harm's way," Ms Bradshaw said.

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There has been a lot of debate around the capacity of a potential new stadium in Brisbane for the 2032 Olympics.

Some say it should hold at least 80,000 people, while other believe a 50,000 or less seat stadium would suffice.

Former town planner Marian Wheeler told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "If we had an 80,000 capacity stadium, we would have the third largest cricket stadium in the world and we would have the second largest AFL venue in Australia."

"This is a very, very large stadium, which is way beyond the justification provided by the level of usage we have from patrons at the Gabba."

There has been a lot of debate around the capacity of a potential new stadium in Brisbane for the 2032 Olympics.
Some say it should hold at least 80,000 people, while other believe a 50,000 or less seat stadium would suffice.
Former town planner Marian Wheeler told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "If we had an 80,000 capacity stadium, we would have the third largest cricket stadium in the world and we would have the second largest AFL venue in Australia."
"This is a very, very large stadium, which is way beyond the justification provided by the level of usage we have from patrons at the Gabba."

80,000 or 50,000: What is the ideal capacity for Brisbane's Olympic stadium?

In the 2023 budget, the federal labor government invested $3.5 billion dollars into the healthcare industry which tripled the bonus paid to doctors when they bulk billed children, pensioners and concession cardholders.

As a result, an extra 5 million free GP visits were added last year, however those aged between 16 and 64 are paying more to see a doctor. 

Cleanbill Founder and CEO James Gillespie told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "You're talking about over 1.5 million Australians not going to see the GP because of concerns surrounding cost and that's the unfortunate consequence of bulk billing rates continuing to slide downwards, which is what we've seen over the past couple of years."

In the 2023 budget, the federal labor government invested $3.5 billion dollars into the healthcare industry which tripled the bonus paid to doctors when they bulk billed children, pensioners and concession cardholders.
As a result, an extra 5 million free GP visits were added last year, however those aged between 16 and 64 are paying more to see a doctor.&nbsp;
Cleanbill Founder and CEO James Gillespie told Shane Doherty on 4BC Summer Drive, "You're talking about over 1.5 million Australians not going to see the GP because of concerns surrounding cost and that's the unfortunate consequence of bulk billing rates continuing to slide downwards, which is what we've seen over the past couple of years."

EXPLAINER: Are clinical trials safe and why are they so important?

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