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In January 2019, the federal government officially abolished the GST (goods and services tax) from menstrual products sales. In the past, menstrual products were considered a "luxury," so a 10% tax was added to their sales.<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-03/tampon-tax-to-go-states-and-territories-agree-to-remove-gst/10332490 Tampon tax to go, with states and territories agreeing to remove GST from sanitary products]</ref>
In January 2019, the federal government officially abolished the GST (goods and services tax) from menstrual products sales. In the past, menstrual products were considered a "luxury," so a 10% tax was added to their sales.<ref>[https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-10-03/tampon-tax-to-go-states-and-territories-agree-to-remove-gst/10332490 Tampon tax to go, with states and territories agreeing to remove GST from sanitary products]</ref>


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There have been some state initiatives to improve menstrual product access. For example, in the state of Victoria, the Victorian Women's Trust implemented paid period leave.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/03/health/period-leave-australia-explainer-intl/index.html Employer's paid period leave policy in Australia stirs world debate]</ref>
There have been some state initiatives to improve menstrual product access. For example, in the state of Victoria, the Victorian Women's Trust implemented paid period leave.<ref>[https://edition.cnn.com/2018/10/03/health/period-leave-australia-explainer-intl/index.html Employer's paid period leave policy in Australia stirs world debate]</ref>


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'''Here are some Australian menstrual resources to check out:'''
'''Here are some Australian menstrual resources to check out:'''
* [https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/periods/about-the-menstrual-cycle Jean Hailes Organisation - FAQ on the menstrual cycle]
* [https://jeanhailes.org.au/health-a-z/periods/about-the-menstrual-cycle Jean Hailes Organisation - FAQ on the menstrual cycle]
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In the past, the Australian health care system recommended a "pap smear" every two years. However, in the last few years, the system has been completely overhauled and a "cervical screen" is now recommended, which is done every five years (if your results are clear). The cervical screen is considered more effective at finding health risks.<ref>[http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/the-pap-test-has-changed-more-accurate-less-often The Pap test has changed: More Accurate. Less Often.]</ref>
In the past, the Australian health care system recommended a "pap smear" every two years. However, in the last few years, the system has been completely overhauled and a "cervical screen" is now recommended, which is done every five years (if your results are clear). The cervical screen is considered more effective at finding health risks.<ref>[http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/internet/screening/publishing.nsf/Content/the-pap-test-has-changed-more-accurate-less-often The Pap test has changed: More Accurate. Less Often.]</ref>


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* For local recommendations of gynecologists and women's clinics, please visit the city pages, such as the [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]] pages.
* For local recommendations of gynecologists and women's clinics, please visit the city pages, such as the [[Melbourne]] and [[Sydney]] pages.
* You can get a cervical screen from your General Practitioner (GP) and, if you’re eligible for a Medicare card, they’re usually bulk billed.
* You can get a cervical screen from your General Practitioner (GP) and, if you’re eligible for a Medicare card, they’re usually bulk billed.
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