What the Opposition’s Health Policy Agenda Means for Medicare and Care Reform

Health policy sits at the centre of Australia’s most pressing political and economic debates, spanning Medicare sustainability, bulk billing, aged care reform, and the future of the NDIS. As cost-of-living pressures intensify and scrutiny of government policy increases, the Opposition is positioning health as a defining issue for voters and the system alike.In this conversation, Dr Katharine Bassett is joined by Anne Ruston, Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care, Disability and the NDIS, to outline the Opposition’s approach to healthcare reform. The discussion explores policy priorities, system pressures, and how alternative frameworks could reshape access, affordability, and sustainability across care sectors.Topics covered- Medicare and bulk billing reform pressures- Aged care policy priorities and system capacity- Long-term sustainability of the NDIS- Health policy and cost-of-living pressures- Political accountability and policy alternatives📥 JOIN Amplieo+ on Substack for early access to episodes, exclusive videos, and bonus content: https://amplieo.substack.comLEARN more about Amplieo: https://www.amplieo.com📲 FOLLOW Amplieo on socialsLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/amplieoInstagram: https://instagram.com/amplieoYouTube: https://youtube.com/@amplieo Get full access to Amplieo at amplieo.substack.com/subscribe