George Brandis (Queensland, Liberal Party, Attorney-General) Share this | Hansard source

Let me just turn up what the bulk-billing rates are. Bulk-billing rates for 2016-17 are 85.4 per cent across Australia, compared to 84.6 per cent in the same period in 2015-16. Bulk-billing rates are at a historical high at 85.4 per cent. Senator Brown, you asked me the particular bulk-billing rates for Tasmania. I do not have that information before me, but I will take it on notice and I will get back to you. An 85.4 per cent bulk-billing rate—a historical high—is an impressive affirmation of the Australian government's, this coalition government's, very strong support for Medicare.