Jenny McAllister (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you for the question. The Albanese Labor government's historic $8.5 billion investment in bulk-billing has delivered a historic result. You can see that the bulk-billing rate has gone up in every state and territory across the nation. Again, what would seem to be a commonsense policy draws out some really interesting distinctions between us and those opposite. We say, 'We'll expand the bulk-billing incentive across the board.' The opposition leader says, 'Let's freeze the Medicare rebate for six years,' and advocates for extending this approach to the entire health system. We say, 'More people should be able to access a bulk-billing doctor and see a GP.' The shadow Treasurer says, 'People should have an individual health account that they contribute to on a periodic basis with their income.' What a marvellous idea from Mr Wilson—treating health care like a time share in a chalet! (Time expired)