With one week until Australia’s federal election, Labor Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $750 million pledge to boost Medicare across the country, as the election campaign enters its final week.
With one week until Australians go to the polls, the opposition leader will announce a $750 million fund that would deliver better care and access for patients.
The Strengthening Medicare Fund would provide $250 million a year over three years from 2023/24, and would seek to deliver more affordability for patients and provide better management for complex and chronic conditions.
Labor would also set up a Medicare that would be chaired by the health minister and bring together policy leaders in health, such as the Australian Medical Association.
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