In April 2014, the Australian Government announced a new cervical cancer test would potentially be introduced.

Listen: Mia Freedman shares her most awkward pap smear story. (Post continues after audio.)

The protests around the new cervical cancer tests were about the new costs.

But it wasn’t entirely true.

So where did $30 a test come from?

“We demand pap smears and pathology services remain free of charge,” wrote the petition. (Image via iStock)

This week, it was announced the new test would be delayed.

Why is the pap smear test changing?

What is the new test?

The new test, called the ‘Cervical Screening Test’, will still follow the same format (Image via iStock.)

Do they think it will be more accurate?

So what’s the point of the HPV vaccine I had?

What do the experts say?

The collection process will be the same. (Image: HBO)

Will it cost me more money?

If you have any questions, make an appointment to see your doctor. The new National Cervical Screening Program officially launches on the 1st May, 2017. Find out more at: http://www.cancerscreening.gov.au/

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