John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

We put $486 million in the 2007-08 budget on top of the $905 million in the 2006-07 budget. We provided an additional $380 million for dental services under Medicare in the last budget. We are contributing in many areas in cooperation with the states. For example, we have established the National Health Call Centre Network. We have provided $94 million a year for after-hours care, supporting over 160 after-hours GP practices, and substantially increased the Medicare rebate for GP attendances after hours. We have funded over 20 co-located general practice after-hours clinics. And, of course, importantly—

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