{"id":17135,"date":"2024-04-09T10:47:47","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T00:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ausactive.org.au\/?p=17135"},"modified":"2024-04-09T14:14:35","modified_gmt":"2024-04-09T04:14:35","slug":"april-2024-advocacy-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ausactive.org.au\/news\/april-2024-advocacy-update\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2024 Advocacy Update"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our submission urges the government to take the following actions:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our call for active health initiatives has gained significant traction, with coverage across over 200 news outlets and radio stations. This exposure has not only earned AUSactive national recognition but also highlighted the potential cost savings for the government. By focusing on proactive health measures, our industry can potentially save the government billions of dollars in healthcare expenses, a significant advancement for both the exercise industry and the government's budget.<\/span><\/p>\n We are encouraged by Federal Health Minister Mark Butler's acknowledgment of our submission in an ABC article. He emphasised the need to empower Australians to lead healthier lives and mentioned ongoing efforts within his department, including implementing the National Preventative Health Strategy. Minister Butler assured us that AUSactive's submission would be considered part of the federal budget review process.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThis month, AUSactive has received exceptional media attention regarding our Federal Budget submission. The focus has been on our proposal to allow Australians to claim an income tax deduction for participating in active health activities such as personal training sessions, gym memberships, pilates, yoga, and tai chi.<\/span><\/p>\n\n