Healthcare

Medicare Funding

Both parties propose significant investments in Medicare, with Labor focusing on expanding services and the Coalition aiming to address perceived crises in the system.

Labor

Policy: Committed to an $8.5 billion investment to strengthen Medicare, including expanding bulk billing incentives and funding for additional GP training places.

Voting Record: Historically supports increased funding and expansion of Medicare services.

Impact: Aims to enhance accessibility and affordability of healthcare services for all Australians.

Liberal

Policy: Pledged a $9 billion investment to address what it terms as Labor's healthcare crisis, focusing on ensuring timely and affordable access to doctors.

Voting Record: Traditionally emphasizes efficient funding and management of Medicare.

Impact: Seeks to improve the efficiency and responsiveness of the healthcare system.

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