From the 1st of November, for the first time, bulk billing incentives will be paid to GPs for ever patient they bilk bill in the Bendigo Electorate. Previously these incentives were only available to children under 16 and concession card holders.
The goal is for 9 out of 10 GP visits to be bulk billed b 2030, boosting the number of fully blk billed practices.
Local GP practices, such as Hargreaves St Medical Practice, in the Bendigo Electorate have said they will become gully bilk billing clinics.
As of 27 October 2025, 22 GP practices in the Bendigo Electorate have indicated their intent to become Medicare Bulk Billing Practices, 14 (64%)
Of these are currently mixed billing practices.
Patient and families in Bendigo will save hundreds of dollars a year in out-of-pocket costs.
The Albanese Government is making the single largest investment in Medicare since it creation over 40 years ago with our $8.5 billion package delivering on our commitment for more bulk billing and more doctors for all Australians
Quotes attributable to Minister Butler:
"Labor built Medicare, and we are strengthening it or all Australians.
"Delivering on this election commitment lifts up our entire nation and ensures no one is held back, and no one is left behind."
Quotes attributable to Lisa Chesters MP:
"Labor is delivering more bulk billing to Bendigo
"This is great new for local patients and families, that just half of our local clinics only your Medicare card that will be required for a GP consult.
"Bulk billing is the beating heart of Medicare and it's only a Labor Government that will continue to strengthen our health care system
