Pathology is a vital piece of Australia’s health infrastructure:
As you hear all the election rhetoric over coming months, here’s some facts to keep in mind:
- The value of your pathology rebate is currently the same as it was in 1999 – a quarter of a century ago;
- In last year’s Federal Budget, the Government only indexed one third of pathology items;
- Even then, that funding does not come into place until July 2025 (over a year after it was announced) and two thirds of pathology items will remain at 1999 funding levels;
- At the same time, the Government chose to cut $356 million worth of pathology tests most commonly accessed by women; and
- The cost of the cuts are more than double the amount of funding provided for indexation.
Take action now
Australians have already sent 86,894 emails calling on MPs to help achieve full and fair funding for pathology. Now it’s your turn! Use the form below to email a letter to your local MP.
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