Anne Stanley MP

Government Whip

Member for Werriwa

Making Medicare Stronger For Werriwa

The Albanese Government is making Medicare stronger for Werriwa.

We have delivered the largest investment in bulk billing in the 40-year history of Medicare, with the tripling of the bulk billing incentive for local GPs from November 1 2023.

Bulk billing is the beating heart of Medicare.

After nine years of cuts and neglect by the former government, bulk billing rates have declined sharply and it’s never been harder or more expensive for Australians to see a GP.

This historic investment means it will be easier for 29,194 children and their families and 76,648 pensioners and concession cardholders in Werriwa to see a bulk billed GP.

On top of our investment in bulk billing, we have invested an $1.5 billion indexation boost across the board to Medicare rebates, increasing the amount that doctors receive for Medicare services and reducing pressure on GPs.

The Albanese Government is committed to making it more affordable for you and your family to get the health care you need. 

Quotes attributable to Anne Stanley MP, Member for Werriwa:

“I know how important it is for our community to be able to see a doctor when and where they need it.

 “Our historic investments into bulk billing will make a big difference in Werriwa, as people are able to again afford to go to see their doctor.

“Doctors’ groups have called this a “game-changer” and GPs have said this will help them maintain and even shift back to bulk billing.”

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Anne Stanley MP (Alaa Ahmad): (02) 8783 0977