Medicare
New bulk-billing incentives to support Australians with heart issues
As from 1 November, the Australian government has expanded its bulk-billing incentives so Australians can see a GP when unwell.......
Parties pledge billions: what could it mean for rural healthcare?
Healthcare remains a centrepiece of the Federal election campaign, with both major parties pledging billions to target critical gaps in......
Bush Medicine can improve health outcomes for First Nations People
The access to traditional medicines through Medicare has the potential to greatly enhance better health outcomes for Indigenous communities. A......
The Federal Election and Mental Health
Mental health policy is becoming an important issue in the 2025 Federal Election with both major parties offering mental health......
American Tariffs and Australian Medicine: what can we expect?
United Stated President, Donald Trump has expressed plans to impose tariffs on foreign imports, which could include Australian medicines. With......
Greens call for Medicare to include ADHD and autism assessments
Under what have been loosely termed ‘Robin Hood reforms,’ The Greens have announced a number of policies, including their latest......
Nurses criticise $8.5 billion health investment
Nursing profession groups are arguing the Federal Government’s $8.5 billion health investment overlooks the crucial role nurses play Australia’s healthcare......
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......
Greens promises dental in Medicare for next election if supported
This week, Federal Greens Member for Melbourne and party leader Adam Bandt has been campaigning in the marginal seat, Richmond......
Lowering Medicare thresholds will benefit disadvantaged Australians
A professional body for general practitioners is asking the Federal government to lower the Medicare Safety Net thresholds so more......