taxpayer funded labor government health television ads should stop immediately

Greens Senator Rachel Siewert

Taxpayer funded television spots advertising the Labor Government's health package should be taken immediately off air said Australian Greens health spokesperson Senator Rachel Siewert today.

The advertisements for the Government's updated health package were still on air after noon on Saturday 17th July.

"Those advertisements should have been pulled weeks ago and the money spent on mental health," said Senator Siewert.

"Now the election has actually been called there is no excuse for this misuse of public money.

"The Government should withdraw them immediately.

"Prime Minister Julia Gillard should tell the public how much these advertisements have cost all together."