# Nearly two-thirds of Australians are bulk-billed for all GP care amid new incentives

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-25 14:00 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/26/almost-two-thirds-of-australians-bulk-billed-for-all-gp-care-amid-extra-incentives-for-doctors

> A Royal Australian College of General Practitioners survey found that 63% of Australians are bulk-billed for all GP care, up from 56% in 2024 and 2025. The share of GPs who bulk-bill every patient rose from 12% to 26%. The report links the rise to recent government incentives, while experts say access, care quality and patient outcomes must also be considered.