In an election promise, federal Labor pledges $3.8 million to ensure a Canberra health co-op, which had nearly 5,000 patients ...

Australian Medical Association President Dr Danielle McMullen says the government needs to create a healthcare system that ...

Anthony Albanese hit back at criticism from doctors that Labor’s flagship $8.5bn election policy promoting bulk-billing won’t guarantee that all GP consultations will be free. Anthony Albanese ...

“Extending these bulk-billing incentives to everyone doesn’t necessarily mean everyone’s going to get bulk-billed, because patient rebates are still low to cover the cost of care.

As GP costs continue to soar, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s repeated claim that “you just need your Medicare card” to see a doctor is increasingly at odds with the reality facing sick Australians.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton claims bulk-billing rates have reduced under Labor which is the “reality” for all Australians. “Bulk-billing rates have reduced under this government and that ...

Dr McMullen argued that medical practices can target their bulk billing incentives to Australians who "do need it most” while creating access for Australians to have “reasonable Medicare ...