House of Representatives Chamber (part 2 of 2)
13 August 2026
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House of Representatives Australian Parliament
00:00 - 02:14
Speaker 8
And her reflections on this particular point of the Australian health system, particularly the workers, is really damaging. The reality is here is that we, the Labor Party, has increased the the amount of funding, particularly in bulk billing services, which has been great. For the electorate of Barton, we've seen a significant increase of 14 fully bulk billed services. And in Banks as well. But the what I want to reflect on particularly is that or what the issue of the MPI is is restoring that fairness in the rebate system and it directs much more needing funding to provide that dignity and care for particularly for our older Australians.
Labor has invested $3 billion in delivering more aged care beds, more packages and better care for older Australians in this current budget. And it's important to reflect on that because the reality is we've seen that neglect over the past 10 years under the coalition. And also caring for my grandparents. I think it's one of those big challenges that a lot of us, regardless I'm kissing 40, and the reality is it is quite challenging. But having cheaper medicines is pertinent to reflect on.
That's been a great achievement for our older community in the electorate of Barton and across Australia. But also the free RSV vaccinations. That's life-saving vaccination that costs almost $300. And that and from May of this year, these older Australians won't have to pay a cent. That's another implementation as well to help our older Australians.
Also the urgent care clinic in Carlton has been a huge hit, particularly of that decade of not having bulk billing services particularly, but has been well received from people in my electorate. But also just wanted to quickly reflect as well on the PBS, particularly medication also for older women who are experiencing menopause and also the expansion of endometriosis and pelvic pain clinics also is quite beneficial, particular for older women in Australia. And I'm quite proud of that. And I heard also the contributions as well from those across about funding on hospitals. And the Labor government has also increased that funding by $25 billion over the next five years throughout that landmark hospital funding agreement.
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