Free contraceptives
The proposal would increase subsidies for a range of contraceptive options, consisting of the following components:
Component 1 – Remove the patient co-payment on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listed contraceptive items.
Component 2 – Cover the schedule fee for reproductive procedures.
Component 3 – Add a new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item for contraceptive counselling, including training for all prescribers.
Read moreFree contraceptives
The proposal would increase subsidies for a range of contraceptive options, consisting of the following components:
Component 1 – Remove the patient co-payment on Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) listed contraceptive items.
Component 2 – Cover the schedule fee for reproductive procedures.
Component 3 – Add a new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) item for contraceptive counselling, including training for all prescribers.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreNewly arrived migrant waiting period – rationalise to 5 years
The proposal would change the newly arrived resident’s waiting period (NARWP) for all currently applicable visa subclasses to 5 years.
The proposal would start on 1 July 2025.
Read moreCheaper medicine
The proposal would:
- Make Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications free for concessional card holders
- Reduce the cost of PBS medicines for all other Medicare card holders to $7.70.
The proposal would be ongoing and start on 1 July 2026.
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