Low rebates still the problem: GPs’ message to Anthony Albanese after universal bulk-billing pledge

RACGP president Dr Michael Wright says not all GPs will embrace the announcement.

Would the Prime Minister be happy with the reaction to what he wants to be a signature policy?

An $8.5 billion health investment announced in the shadow of an election, yet the RACGP and the AMA were circumspect.

The RACGP’s reaction was to herald the boost to GP training positions — for which it has direct responsibility — and the promise of $30,000 cash payments to new registrars.

But as for the tripled bulk-billing incentives for all patients?