Let registered nurses prescribe some PBS medicines — back it or block it?

This bill would let specially trained and endorsed registered nurses prescribe certain medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, with oversight. The government and One Nation argued it improves access to medicine, especially in rural and regional areas; a Coalition senator argued it risks patient safety and could create a two-tier system. The Senate debated it but ran out of time — the debate was interrupted before any vote, so there is no result yet.