The (Australian) Government is delivering a record $115.5 billion in 2020–21 and $467 billion over the forward estimates to deliver the essential health services Australians need under the Long Term National Health Plan.
(The) Government has committed more than $16 billion to the emergency health response to the pandemic. Aged care is a particular focus. Since the pandemic began, (they) have invested more than $1.6 billion to protect senior Australians and workers in aged care, and support providers.
At the same time, this year’s Budget… guarantees Medicare, delivers a Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) New Medicines Funding Guarantee, invests in mental health and backs medical research.
he Government’s record investment in health includes:
- A record four-year investment of $467 billion, up $32 billion over last year’s Budget
- A record $115.5 billion in health investment in 2020–21, up $11.5 billion on last year’s Budget
- More than $16 billion for the pandemic health response
- Medicare investment of $119.3 billion over the forward estimates, up $6 billion
- $2.4 billion total investment in telehealth
and many more…
Click here to know more about Australia’s healthcare expenditure this year.
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