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Coalition to match Labor’s $8.5bn Medicare pledge

This weekend, Labor announced $8.5bn for investment into Medicare, promising an extra 18 million bulk billed GP visits annually. The announcement has quickly formed what seems to be the centrepiece for Albanese’s re-election campaign. Historically, opposition leader Peter Dutton has been vocal in criticising Labor’s spending. However, yesterday, the coalition announced it would match the …

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GP shortage puts health strain on regional NSW communities

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NSW is suffering from a GP shortage, with the state’s 8% increase in trainee registrars this year falling far behind the national increase of 19.8%. The shortage has made it harder for people across the state to get the medical care they need, with many in regional areas having to travel long distances or wait …

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Bulk billing only for some

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The Annual Health of the Nation report from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners is showing that there are improvements in a number of areas – including access to GP services but there is still a persistant gap for many particularly in regional areas where medicare does not cover a GP visit. Image: Image: …

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