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Our position statements on Medicare rebates

Remuneration for sustainable primary eye care
This position statement outlines our preferred remuneration and funding policy to ensure primary eye care remains sustainable well into the future.

Bulk billing by optometrists
Our position statement on bulk billing recognises that the decision on whether to bulk bill patients or not is the responsibility of the optometrist or the practice.

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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation Optometry Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.