“Bulk billing in his electorate is now up by more than 10 per cent... for those who do not have the benefit of a concession card, bulk billing is up by a whopping 17 per cent.”

Australian Parliament: House of Representatives · Question Time | 13th October 2026

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Invested in Medicare to increase bulk-billing rates, resulting in bulk-billing up 10% in the member’s electorate and 17% for patients without concession cards

10% increase for electorate, 17% increase for non-concession patients

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