Tribune’s note

Assistant Minister McBride's media release for 12 May 2026 centres on expanded bulk-billing access and reduced prescription costs for the Central Coast and Dobell electorate. The $25 million allocation for six fully bulk-billed clinics — two on the Central Coast — is the headline commitment, reinforced by a tripled bulk-billing incentive that has already added three practices in Dobell.

PBS prescription costs have been cut to $25 for general patients and frozen at $7.70 for concession holders until 2030, with over 126 million cheaper scripts dispensed nationally. The release also covers housing affordability measures tied to negative gearing and capital gains tax reform, citing Treasurer Chalmers' forecasts on supply impact.

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MediaRadio interview with Assistant Minister McBride, ABC Central Coast – 13 May 2026Emma McBrideWednesday 13 May 2026