Posts by Team VIVA!
Tim James resigns as Medicines Australia CEO – December 21, 2015
Medicines Australia Chief Executive Officer, Tim James resigned from his role as head of the pharmaceutical lobby group over the weekend, following a public clash with Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP. According to a report published by Fairfax Media on Saturday, December 19, 2015, Mr James allegedly stepped down mainly due to…
Read MoreAre you too old for social media? – December 17, 2015
“When you’re too old to use Twitter, you use it poorly” – Vince Staples, 22, American Rapper. Historically (well, for the past 11 years if we consider Facebook the trailblazer) social media has been a “young person’s game.” Following the launch of “Facemash” in October, 2003 – a website created by Mark Zuckerberg to allow…
Read MoreVIVA! Communications celebrates Christmas French-style in the heart of The Rocks, Sydney – December 17, 2015
Team VIVA! celebrated the end of year in style yesterday by indulging in decadent French cuisine at Sydney’s glamorous, award-winning Ananas. Located in an historic building in the heart of The Rocks, team VIVA! enjoyed a scrumptious, three-course meal accompanied by flowing pink Moët & Chandon® , Secret Santa and other surprises.Throughout the afternoon, we…
Read MoreDoctor’s hit-back against $650m health budget cuts under Turnbull Government – December 17, 2015
The Federal Government released its Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) figures on December 14, revealing a budget deficit for 2016-17 of $33.7 billion. To generate savings and offset the recent expenditure announced last week, Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP scrapped incentive payments that encouraged bulk billing of pathology services, such as…
Read MoreNurofen manufacturer in hot water by consumer watchdog following false claims regarding its painkillers – December 15, 2015
The manufacturer of Nurofen has been ordered to remove its targeted pain relief range from pharmacy and supermarket shelves following a Federal Court ruling that found consumers had been misled. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched court action against Reckitt Benckiser In March , alleging Nurofen was misleading consumers by selling a range of…
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