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Oliver Peterson: Australian correspondent on bulk billing seeing boost in Australia after health investment
Published 2 weeks, 6 days ago
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Over in Australia, the Health Minister says Australians are reaping the benefits of record investment in Medicare after bulk billing rates when up ahead of schedule.
The national rate rose to 84.1 percent for the June 2026 quarter - an increase of nearly 5 percent.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says the bulk billing changes are impacting patients of all ages - and the Government's aiming for a 90 percent target.
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