From today, 1 November, the Albanese Labor Government is making it easier and cheaper for more than 11 million Australians to see a doctor.

This means that local patients can access healthcare services, such as their GP, simply by presenting their Medicare Card.

For Dr Mike Freelander MP, the Federal Member for Macarthur, this is a major achievement in fighting for better healthcare services for Macarthur residents.

“I am proud to be part of a government that has delivered the largest investment in Medicare bulk billing in 40 years. I began practicing in Macarthur when Medicare was first rolled out and I have seen firsthand the importance of this scheme in securing better healthcare outcomes in our communities.

“We are just under one and a half years in government, however, we have delivered the most significant investment in Medicare for four decades whilst the Coalition spent a decade neglecting this vital institution.

“This, along with the reduction in the cost of PBS medication from $42.50 to 30 earlier this year and introducing 60-day dispensing, greatly helps Macarthur residents of all ages access an affordable healthcare system and ease the cost-of-living pressures they are facing”

The Prime Minister, the Hon. Anthony Albanese MP, joined Dr Freelander in Macarthur today to celebrate this achievement.

Together with Mrs Sally Quinell, the NSW Member for Camden, they toured the Our Medical Gregory Hills medical clinic where they met with enthusiastic patients, GP’s and clinic staff.

Both the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) & the Australian Medical Association (AMA) have welcomed this investment as a way of improving access to GP’s and helping more GP’s remain financially viable, as well as providing cost-of-living relief to patients.