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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A medicine may remain clinically unchanged while its commercial relationships change. Transparency should follow material commercial benefit throughout a medicine’s lifecycle. Read the full TSANZ policy proposal here 👉https://buff.ly/AgNZB2K

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

New opinion article for @mja.com.au InSight+: TSANZ CEO examines why Australia needs better PBS transparency frameworks👉 buff.ly/J0DpyC3 Commercial relationships behind medicines can change throughout their lifecycle, and Australians should be able to know who ultimately benefits from public funds.

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The Medical Journal of Australia: peer-reviewed research, editorials and guideline summaries for Australian doctors. New issue every month.

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

TSANZ CEO examines a blind spot in Australia’s medicines system in an article for @publichealthaus.bsky.social. Tobacco, vaping and nicotine products companies continue expanding into pharmaceutical and healthcare businesses. This exposes a transparency gap in the PBS listing process buff.ly/0rBHKsI

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

TSANZ is calling for greater transparency in publicly funded medicines and has published a proposal recommending a PBS self-declaration mechanism. Read the full media release here: buff.ly/vktT784

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Should companies seeking PBS listing disclose relevant tobacco, vaping or nicotine products industry interests? Australian taxpayers contribute more than $20 billion each year towards PBS medicines. They should know who may ultimately benefit from that funding. buff.ly/sESne3

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A Clean Supply Chain for Publicly Funded Medicines

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

The concept of the Policy Lag Tax continues to generate discussion across Australia's health sector. TSANZ CEO Vincent G. W. So piece in Pharma in Focus explores the idea and its implications for medicines, diagnostics and patient access:

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'Policy lag tax' hurting patients

The true cost of policy delays is costing patients and the payment due is far more expensive than cash dollars

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Health systems pay a price when proven interventions are delayed. TSANZ CEO Vincent G. W. So explores the “policy lag tax” in @mja.com.au InSight+, and why timely access to effective medicines, technologies and diagnostic pathways matters for patients and the system. Read more: buff.ly/medLjjl

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay. TSANZ restates our position: the illicit tobacco crisis must strengthen tobacco control, not weaken it. Public health policy must be evidence-based and protected from industry influence. Read our media release: buff.ly/YTF09Zw Read our full submission: buff.ly/V23Um7D

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Unmasking Big Tobacco: an open letter to Australians TSANZ stands with public health organisations across Australia in opposing tobacco industry influence and any proposal that would weaken proven tobacco control measures. Read the statement here: www.cancer.org.au/unmasking-bi...

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Australia’s response to the illegal tobacco trade must not come at the expense of public health. TSANZ has raised serious concerns following reports that representatives from Philip Morris International were permitted to attend a private Senate Inquiry hearing into the illegal tobacco trade. 🧵

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Thoracic Society concerned by Senate inquiry’s secret Big Tobacco meeting

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Exciting kickoff for #TSANZSRS2026 with the Opening Plenary featuring Hon Meredith Hammat MLA, WA’s Minister for Health and Mental Health and the launch of TSANZ’s Strategic Plan 2026-2031. Thanks to all delegates, speakers, sponsors and exhibitors helping bring the meeting together!

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

We’re almost ready to welcome delegates to Perth for the TSANZSRS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting! Tomorrow features a full day of postgraduate workshops, with the main conference program starting on Saturday 28 March at 8:30 am with the Opening Plenary. #TSANZSRS2026 #RespiratoryScience #LungHealth

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🌬️ New national Spirometry Standards are now live, covering technical standards, training and competency, and accreditation guidance for services delivering spirometry. 📄 Access the full spirometry suite of documents here: buff.ly/j9YT7w0

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

As we get ready for #TSANZSRS2026, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the sponsors supporting this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting. ✨ Their support helps bring the respiratory community together, thank you! See you in Perth next week for #TSANZSRS2026 #RespiratoryScience #LungHealth

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Breaking barriers, breathing change: Women in respiratory leadership at #TSANZSRS2026. TSANZ symposium brings together national and international leaders to discuss leadership pathways and representation in respiratory medicine and science. 📢Media release: buff.ly/lkblb94

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Ready to take your respiratory research career and clinical leadership to the next level? 🚀 Join our Early-Mid Career session at #TSANZSRS2026, sponsored by GSK, and learn how to navigate career transitions, build collaborations, and secure funding. Not registered yet? buff.ly/SqgkJyM

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

🎤#TSANZSRS2026 brings together local and international leaders contributing across respiratory science, research and lung health. Explore the full program, view speaker profiles and plan your schedule via the conference website. Not registered yet? Registrations are still open: buff.ly/b6y0byh

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🔔 Early bird registrations are now open for #WCBIP2026 Mark your calendar and get ready to join experts, innovators, and thought leaders in Interventional Pulmonology from around the world! 📅 3 - 6 December 2026 |📍 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

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Registration – WCBIP 2026

We look forward to welcoming you to the Congress, if you have a registration query please contact the Congress managers at wcbip2026@theconferencecompany.com, 1800 193 405 (within Australia), or +64…

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

#TSANZSRS2026 program highlight: putting AI under the microscope and connecting perspectives across respiratory health. Two meet-the-experts lunchtime sessions that will explore AI in respiratory research and care, and bring together consumers, clinicians and researchers for shared discussion.

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

➡️#TSANZSRS2026 program highlights: A series of sponsored breakfast and evening symposia will run across the meeting covering a range of topics in respiratory health from lung cancer, COPD and interstitial lung disease to biomarkers. Full details, including sponsored symposia 👇

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Sponsored Symposia

The great biomarker debate' Time: 5.45pm - 7.15pm (food served at 5.00pm) Sunday, 29th March 2026 AstraZeneca Breakfast Symposia: Lung Cancer Time: 7.15am…

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

🚨 Early bird registration for #TSANZSRS2026 closes 19 January 📍 Perth | 🗓 27–31 March 2026 This year’s ASM features a strong workshop program with full-day and half-day sessions. Register or update your registration to include postgraduate workshops.🔗

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Early data from Australia's National Lung Cancer Screening Program is encouraging. Since the program started on 1 July 2025, almost 50,000 Australians at higher risk of lung cancer have enrolled, with more than 45,000 low-dose CT scans completed, and around 290 people enrolling each day.

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

🫁 World COPD Day 2025 Short of Breath, Think COPD. COPD develops gradually, and early symptoms are often overlooked. Today is a reminder to pay attention to changes in breathing. Earlier recognition can make a real difference to long-term health and quality of life. #WorldCOPDDay #COPD

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

TSANZ joined Dr Monique Ryan MP and research leaders in Canberra today, calling on the Fed Govt to unlock the full $1 billion Medical Research Future Fund each year. Lung health can’t wait. 10% of the burden. 2% of the funding. @mon4kooyong.bsky.social #releasethefullmrff #lunghealthmatters

Dr Monique Ryan MP stands at a lectern speaking at a press conference inside Parliament House, surrounded by a group of researchers and medical leaders supporting the call to fully release the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Dr Monique Ryan MP leads a parliamentary roundtable discussion with researchers and health leaders seated around a long table at Parliament House, discussing the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

The MRFF was created to secure the future of Australian science. But while the Fund earns nearly $1B a year, only $650M is being released. Watch this short video to see why it matters, and join the campaign 👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff #releasethefullmrff youtu.be/U3l7SVPVNjY

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2025 AAMRI MRFF Explainer

YouTube video by AAMRI

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Australia’s research community is united in calling for action on the #MRFF. Researchers are ready to deliver breakthroughs, but projects are on hold. TSANZ joins @aamri.bsky.social in urging the Government to unlock the full fund potential and support Australian medical research.🔗 aamri.org.au/mrff

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Half the Funding. Half the Future. - AAMRI

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) was designed to deliver $1 billion each year in new, lifesaving funding for medical research. We know through financial modelling that the full amount can be re...

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

📢 Registrations open! Join us for the region’s leading respiratory health meeting - TSANZ & ANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting 2026 📍 Perth | 🗓 27-31 March 2026 ⏳ Early bird ends 19 Jan 🔗 Register now: tsanzsrsasm.com/registration... #TSANZSRS2026

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Warning: Beware of fraudulent websites and booking agencies. Learn how to register safely here . Registration opens Wednesday 1 October.

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The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

TSANZ stands with @mon4kooyong.bsky.social in calling for smarter use of the $24.5B MRFF. Respiratory disease is 10% of Australia’s health burden, but gets only ~2% of research funding. We’ll keep pushing for investment that strengthens respiratory health and its workforce. ow.ly/le9u50X5nvM

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Billions going unspent from Australia’s $24b medical research fund

Costings commissioned by independent MP Monique Ryan reveal the government could double how much funding it gives to innovative health research each year.

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Paul D Robinson @drplungresearch.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

A worrying trend for Australia - #vaping may have arrived later than other countries but it’s on a steep upward trajectory in #adolescence @tsanz-thoracic.bsky.social #TSANZ #EducationHub

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