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Labor vows $644m for additional 50 urgent care clinics if re-elected

Federal Labor promised $644 million to open 50 new urgent care clinics if re-elected, expanding the current network of 87 clinics.
The clinics are intended to treat minor injuries and illnesses, aiming to reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments.
Health Minister Mark Butler claimed that 80 percent of Australians will soon live within a 20-minute drive of an urgent care clinic.
Doctors' groups, like the Australian Medical Association, have criticized the expansion of clinics without evaluating existing performance.

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SBS News

Political attacks fly over Medicare urgent care clinics as election looms

Allegations of pork-barrelling have been thrown around by both major parties - around the rollout of Medicare urgent care clinics. Lines of attack on healthcare noticeably hardening today, with the prospect of an election called this week.

6 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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westernadvocate.com.au

Why respected Bathurst GP says he is hesitant about urgent care clinic plan

The Labor Party has promised 50 new Medicare Urgent Care Clinics across Australia, including one in Bathurst. Dr Ross Wilson is hesitant aboutthe idea.

11 hours ago

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Albo vows $644m boost to Medicare clinics

Anthony Albanese has announced the next step in Labor’s Medicare plan, pledging $644m to build dozens of more urgent care clinics.

20 hours ago

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The Canberra Times

Election fever: PM off to Canberra but only for a party

Labor has ramped up its messaging on health as the prime minister teased reporters about rising expectations an...

2 days ago·Canberra, Australia

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The Epoch Times

Labor Promises Nearly $650 Million for 50 More Medicare Clinics If Re-Elected

Labor has promised to open 50 more bulk billing urgent care clinics by the end of June 2026 if it secures a second term. Costing $644 million (US$400 million), this plan aims to deliver extra clinics in every jurisdiction. Labor has released a list of target areas, but the final sites would be decided independently. The additional clinics would mean around 80 percent of Australians live within a 20 minute drive of a bulk billing urgent care clin…

2 days ago·New York, United States

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