Australia's bulk-billing rates for adults fall to 20.7%, with 1.5M avoiding GP visits due to costs.

Australia's bulk-billing rates for adult patients have dropped to 20.7% in 2025, down from 35.1% in 2023, according to The Blue Report. Tasmania now has no clinics that bulk-bill adults, while New South Wales has the highest rate at 34.5%. Out-of-pocket costs have risen, with Tasmania seeing the highest average cost at $54 per GP visit. This trend has led to 1.5 million Australians avoiding GP visits due to costs, up from 600,000 in 2022. The report highlights the need for policies to improve healthcare accessibility in regional areas.

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