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Australia government pledges A$8.5 billion to healthcare as election looms

The federal Labor government promises A$8.5 billion to enhance Medicare and aims for 90% bulk-billing by the decade's end.
The funding will increase bulk-billed GP visits by 18 million annually, as reported by the Albanese government.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated, "No Australian should have to check their bank balance to see if they can afford to see a doctor."
Polls show declining support for the Labor government, highlighting pressure to improve healthcare access amid rising living costs.

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Labor promises free doctor visits in $8.5b Medicare boost

The federal government has promised free doctor visits by 2030 in a major pre-election healthcare vow.Anthony Albanese said Labor will spend $8.5 billion across four years to commit to universal bulk-billing, which would make nine out of 10 GP visits free."I want every Australian to know they only need their Medicare card, not their credit card, to receive the healthcare they need," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said yesterday.READ MORE: Pope …

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The Straits Times

Australia government pledges A$8.5 billion to healthcare as election looms

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Labor government on Saturday promised an extra A$8.5 billion ($5.4 billion) for the country's universal healthcare system if re-elected at a national election due by May, amid sagging popularity for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Albo’s $8.5bn push for free GP visits

Labor is pledging to pump billions into boosting bulk billed GP appointments for all amid years of declining rates for working Australians.

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ABC Australia

Labor's 'legacy-defining' Medicare election pitch to voters

Labor says nine out of 10 GP visits will be free from out-of-pocket expenses by 2030 under an $8.5 billion Medicare election funding promise, announced by the prime minister today.

18 hours ago·Australia

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Australian Financial Review

Albanese makes $8.5b Medicare overhaul his signature election policy

Anthony Albanese will make Medicare the centrepiece of his re-election campaign, promising to spend about $8 billion to eliminate patient costs for GP visits.

18 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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