Australia news live: Drugs regulator to crack down on illegal peptides; Labor to spend $100m on arthritis research
Summary
Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) plans to increase efforts against illegal peptides, which are unregulated drugs that have become more common online and through imports. The Australian federal government will also invest $100 million in medical research focused on arthritis to improve how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated.Key Facts
- The TGA is targeting illegal peptides due to a rise in their import and online advertising.
- Illegal peptides are drugs not regulated by government health agencies.
- The federal government is allocating $100 million for arthritis research.
- The research aims to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of arthritis.
- This crackdown and funding show a focus on health-related regulation and research in Australia.
- A non-profit helpline reports no clear decrease in cyberbullying among teens despite a social media ban for under-16s.
- The social media ban for under-16s in Australia has been in place for six months.
- The article also briefly mentions ongoing news about Australian politics, economy, and social issues.
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