Latest Medicare News

We’ve been testing therapy like it’s a pill – and some patients are paying the price
Q&A – Australia’s Economic Outlook 2026
Is it really worth getting on the pension just to avoid Labor’s new capital gains tax?
Australia’s Economic Outlook 2026
Headspace Geelong Uplifted To Deliver More Support
New national centres to improve access to contraceptive support for women
Australian Prime Minister Radio Interview – ABC AM 4 June
Rural town’s loss of only GP within 100km is a symptom of broader funding issues: RACGP
Cheaper Medicines For People Fighting Leukaemia And Migraines
Australians can ‘Ask 1800MEDICARE’ as new campaign promotes free 24/7 expert health advice
2026-27 Budget: Strengthening Medicare – Bulk billing investment in the Central Coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Hunter regions
Free Urgent Care For More Tasmanians
Medicare Mental Health Check In Launches Self-guided Service
Same surgery, wildly different prices: Australians urged to shop around for surgeons
Anti-Money Laundering legislation to affect real estate sales from 1 July 2026
RACGP calls for better access to epilepsy care and support
Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient
Teen Sex Survey Highlights Violence Concerns
Nurse practitioners ready to expand menopause care, but Medicare barriers must come down
Free Mental Health Support For Melbourne’s South East
‘One more way you keep them safe’ a Childhood Immunisation campaign launches to promote free routine immunisations to protect your kids
Psychologist shortfall to hit 96% by 2038 as sector urges government action
Need a doctor or nurse after hours? How to get virtual or in-person care in Australia – including for free
Darwin Medicare Urgent Care Clinic Now Open
Bulk billing and Medicare Urgent Care Clinics reaching milestones for Australians
Delivering the first national menopause campaign for Australian women
The Hon Patrick Gorman MP Doorstop interview – Cottesloe Beach Foreshore
AMA President’s update: Specialist fees, digital health, diphtheria, and more
$31 million for better medical care for Australians experiencing homelessness
$31 million for better medical for Australians experiencing homelessness
Dietitians welcome in-principle support for expanded Medicare access
WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Conference
Special courts helps veterans stay out of jail – but funding cuts to VA and government programs are threatening their work
Federal Government expands Medicare access to PSMA PET scans for prostate cancer
Six new bulk billing GP clinics for the Central Coast, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Hunter region
Delivering more affordable fertility treatment for Tasmanian families
Australia has had ‘game-changer’ budgets before. How does Chalmers’ stack up?
Federal Budget misses opportunity to tackle one of Australias biggest killers
Coalition policies will divide our communities and damage our environment
FSC Fact Sheet – Impact Of CGT Changes On Investors
RACS Statement On 2026-2027 Australian Federal Budget
The Hon Patrick Gorman MP Radio interview – RTRFM on the record with Beth Mackiewicz
AMA President’s update: Budget wins and missed opportunities
Women’s Budget Statement
Labor’s Budget Reduces Access To Essential Healthcare
Australian Prime Minister Radio interview – 4RO Rockhampton
Sick Australians Forgotten in Budget
More Australians receiving palliative care as services and spending grows