Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Walsh for her first supplementary question. In the past two weeks, the Albanese government has once again demonstrated its commitment to the health and wellbeing of Australians. We've tripled bulk-billing incentives, ensuring that 11.6 million Australians, including children, pensioners and other concession holders, can gain access to essential medical services without the burden of out-of-pocket costs. This initiative is not just about health. It's a strategic fiscal measure designed to take pressure off inflation. In essence, every decision we make, every policy we implement, is designed to provide cost-of-living relief for Australians while not making the inflation challenge any worse. These measures, taken together, are helping to shield Australians from global economic pressures while making smart and targeted investments for the long-term— (Time expired)