GP Bulk Billing Rate Cracks 80% - Medical Republic
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Bulk billing surges, PM bets big on health - Nursing Review
Bulk billing rates surged in the first three months of 2026 as the Albanese government continues to bet big on health with the launch of a nation-first campaign. Data released by the Department of Health found the national GP bulk billing rate had risen 4.6 per cent to 81.9 per cent in January to March. The biggest increase was in the Northern Territory with a 13.7 per cent surge, while NSW and Victoria both increased by 4-5.5 per cent to betwee…
With the federal government's strong push for healthcare, the proportion of family doctor visits across Australia under the "Bulk Billing" scheme is expected to increase significantly in the first quarter of 2026.
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