Labor has pledged nearly $15 million to help tackle melanoma

Source: Perth Now, April 2022

Labor has pledged nearly $15 million to help tackle melanoma, which kills an Australian every six hours.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese on Friday announced a $14.8 million grant over the forward estimates for Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA), to help deliver its nurses program to every jurisdiction in the country.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that is caused by a person being overexposed to the sun, with Mr Albanese saying it is “unfortunately” common in Australia.

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