GP Visits Free Surge Across Australia | Sydney News

Free GP visits are surging across Australia, with bulk billing rates climbing to 84.1% nationwide — a 2.2% jump in just three months — as the government races toward its 2030 goal of nine out of ten visits being free. The Northern Territory leads with a 13% annual surge, hitting over 90%, while the ACT lags. Meanwhile, a diplomatic spat over the PM’s comments has been downplayed by officials, who insist the relationship with Japan remains strong. Parliament is set to return soon, with major reforms on the agenda — including gambling laws and long-delayed NDIS changes — as an inquiry report looms. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/50621e475ca7dd18