QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator ANANDA-RAJAH (Victoria) (14:52): General practice is the backbone of Medicare. We on this side of the chamber know that Medicare is one of the great Australian institutions. It means being able to see a GP with your Medicare card and getting the medicines you need without worrying about whether you can afford them.

Minister, how is the Albanese Labor government strengthening Medicare to deliver real change for Australians, and are there any risks to this approach?