11 Million Australians to Benefit from Free GP Appointments

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GPs in Australia will receive tripled incentives for bulk billing concession card holders and children under 16, aiming to alleviate financial pressure on GP clinics.

Around 11 million Australia ns are set to benefit from access to free GP appointments.GPs will now receive a tripled incentive if they bulk bill concession card holders and children under 16. The boost is designed to relieve the financial pressure on already stretched GP clinics across the country.

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