Daily Archives: 18 September 2021

Medicare Bulk Billing Rates At All Time High

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   More Australians than ever are receiving their medical care at no cost to themselves, with the latest Medicare data showing that almost nine out of 10 visits to the GP in 2020-21 were bulk billed, with no out-of-pocket cost to…

First million doses of Moderna arrive from Europe

The Hon. Greg Hunt MP Minister for Health and Aged Care   MEDIA RELEASE   The first consignment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses has arrived in Australia and will be administered by community pharmacies around the country from the end of next week.   Almost 350,000 doses arrived last night as part of Australia’s original…