History
The plan was drafted in 2002 by Dr Barbara Vernon Dr Tracy Reibel, and Dr Sally Tracy as representatives of the Maternity Coalition. It arose out of the recognition that up to 2002, States and Territory maternity lobby groups had worked independently for change, but until they were united in seeking the same outcomes, the Federal and State Governments would not change funding methods.
The Plan was launched on 24 September 2002 simultaneously in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. The plan was launched at Parliament House in Canberra by:
- Dr Carmen Lawrence, Shadow Minister for the Status of Women, Australian Labor Party
- Senator Kerry Nettle, Australian Greens
- Senator Aden Ridgeway, Australian Democrats
- Senator Meg Lees (Independent)
- Jackie Kelly, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
The Plan was subsequently launched in Mount Gambier in South Australia and Mareeba in Queensland.
Read more about this topic: National Maternity Action Plan
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