Dementia is not exclusively a problem of the developed world.
Australia is already a world leader in dementia research, treatment and care.
Tobacco companies are legally operating entities in Australia. If the Government thinks that they should not make donations to political parties, well then they should ban them operating as legally structured entities in Australia.
Synergy and serendipity often play a big part in medical and scientific advances.
The Australian economy is resilient, but business and consumer confidence is fragile.
The message from the United States and Europe is that governments must live within their means.