August 2005

Jack Jumper therapy funding call

By ANNE MATHER

08 AUG 05

The State Government is calling on the Commonwealth and other states to help fund a life-saving treatment for people allergic to jack-jumper ants.

Deputy Premier David Llewellyn said $1 million was needed to fund a treatment program, but Tasmania should not have to foot the entire bill.

“Half the people who stand to benefit live on the mainland,” Mr Llewellyn said.

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