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Our submissions for fairer Medicare rebates

2018

Eye care for every Australian

Our submission to the Federal Budget 2018-19 included recommendations to the government aimed at supporting the delivery and accessibility of primary eye health care for all Australians.

2017

No submissions

2016

No submissions

2015

Commonwealth’s review of the Medicare Benefit’s Schedule

This submission is a component of Optometry Australia’s contribution to the Australian Government’s review of the Medicare Benefits Schedule, and was made as part of the public consultation process.

2014

No submissions

2013

No submissions

2012

No submissions

2011

Submission to government on MBS rebates for telehealth

This submission on telehealth rebates was prepared in response to a government discussion paper on the development of MBS rebates for online consultations.

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