I
have just become aware that the Australian Senate is conducting a review into
Lyme-like disease in Australia. I am so pleased that the government is now
taking this very seriously. Unfortunately, The submissions closed at the
end of March so it is too late to give your point of view - but this is what
the terms of reference are.
The growing evidence
of an emerging tick-borne disease that causes a Lyme‑like illness for many
Australian patients.
The terms of reference
are:
- the prevalence and geographic distribution of Lyme-like illness in Australia;
- methods to reduce the stigma associated with Lyme-like illness for patients, doctors and researchers;
- the process for diagnosis of patients with a Lyme-like illness, with a specific focus on the laboratory testing procedures and associated quality assurance processes, including recognition of accredited international laboratory testing;
- evidence of investments in contemporary research into Australian pathogens specifically acquired through the bite of a tick and including other potential vectors;
- potential investment into research to discover unique local causative agents causing a growing number of Australians debilitating illness;
- the signs and symptoms Australians with Lyme-like illness are enduring, and the treatment they receive from medical professionals; and
- any other related matters.
Submissions should be
received by 31 March
2016. The reporting date is 20 June 2016.
Committee
Secretariat contact:
Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
Fax: +61 2 6277 5829
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au
Senate Standing Committees on Community Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: +61 2 6277 3515
Fax: +61 2 6277 5829
community.affairs.sen@aph.gov.au
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