QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator ANANDA-RAJAH (Victoria) (14:50): My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator McAllister. We on this side of the chamber believe that the only card you need to see a doctor is your Medicare card, not your credit card. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator ANANDA-RAJAH: You hate bulk-billing.

That's why the Albanese Labor government— Opposition senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order, Senator Ananda-Rajah! Senator Wong: I had my hand out. This is a point.

The PRESIDENT: Order! It's not a debate between senators. Opposition senators interjecting— Senator Wong: I'm gesturing towards you.

That is true, but it's not a pointing, is it? Opposition senators interjecting— Senator Wong: A five-fingered point—okay. Don't gesture.

The PRESIDENT: Order! Senator Wong: President. I couldn't even hear Senator Ananda-Rajah because of the yelling and shouting from the opposition frontbench to my right, and I would ask you to draw them to order.

The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Minister Wong. As you know, I did draw the senators to order. I remind senators once again that, when a senator is asking a question, it's your job to listen in silence and not to interject.

Please continue, Senator. I think we might start the question again, so please start again. Senator ANANDA-RAJAH: Thank you, President.

My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Health, Disability and Ageing, Senator McAllister. We on this side of the chamber believe that the only card you need when you see a doctor is your Medicare card and not a credit card. That's why the Albanese Labor government delivered a historic investment in Medicare to help Australians access affordable health care.

How is this investment helping more Australians see their GP for free?