It is a remarkable statement for an advisory committee whose remit, according to its guidelines, is to assess medical services and technologies. It has no power or role in the setting of policy and the Public Summary Documents do not indicate Minister Hunt requested this advice.
Is this committee using a public statement to pressure the government?
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