PM's first week sees cuts to polio eradication funding
With the world on the cusp to become polio free, the Greens have have expressed their dismay at the Australian government's cut to polio eradication funding by half.
"The Global Polio Eradication Initiative was started by an Australian in response to the worldwide tragedy that is polio," said Greens spokesperson for international aid and development Senator Lee Rhiannon.
"The complete eradication of polio is in sight. To back away from our full funding commitment to this initiative is incredibly irresponsible