“That's why we tripled the bulk billing incentive, so that more people can see a doctor for free whilst building Medicare for the future.”
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Said on Australian Parliament: House of Representatives
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
“That's why we tripled the bulk billing incentive, so that more people can see a doctor for free whilst building Medicare for the future.”
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