Jodie Belyea (Dunkley, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The 48th Parliament, a parliament where 55 per cent of the caucus are women, demonstrates that, when women have a seat at the table, we are able to get things done that support all Australians. Today I gathered with women from the federal parliament to celebrate that, on 1 November, a range of medications that support women's reproductive health will be listed on the PBS. In addition to increasing access to reproductive health medications, the federal government has established 33 women's health clinics.

Just two weeks ago I was pleased to visit the Young Street medical clinic, operated by ForHealth, to celebrate the reintroduction of this clinic as a fully bulk-billed clinic open seven days a week. This clinic ensures Dunkley residents can access health care when they need it. Since becoming fully bulk-billing on 18 August, the clinic has had 7,500 bulk-billed appointments, saving the local community $270,000. This clinic also operates Evoca Women's Health clinic, which provides reproductive health support to women. I am proud the Albanese Labor government is investing $8.5 billion into more bulk-billing, and it's heartening to see that the Young Street medical clinic is doing its bit to ensure my community get the care they deserve when they need it.

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