The Wire

Healthcare remains a centrepiece of the Federal election campaign, with both major parties  pledging billions to target critical gaps in the healthcare system.

Labor’s $8.5 billion Medicare expansion has since been matched by the Coalition.

The latest announcement promises $2 million to extend telehealth beyond 9-5 through a rebranded advice line under a re-elected Labor government.

Meanwhile, many have questioned the system’s sustainability, concerned the expansion could exacerbate current pressures like staff shortages and resource constraint.