About the review
In March 2025, the MRAC commenced a review, requested by the Australian College of Audiology (ACAud), seeking the inclusion of audiometrists as allied health professionals to access limited audiology MBS items.
This review will be undertaken by the full committee.
Why the review is important
This review will assess patient access to a limited number of audiology diagnostic MBS items through the consideration of the appropriateness of existing MBS services and all other complementary services available. .
Status
In May 2024, the ACAud submitted a proposal, seeking the review of audiology health services under the MBS to allow audiometrists access to selected MBS items.
The review proposal was presented to the MRAC for consideration at their 4 March 2025 meeting. MRAC agreed to commence the review and determined the review would be undertaken as a full committee.
Feedback from a targeted consultation process was considered by the MRAC at their 3 March 2026 meeting to inform the recommendations to be included in a draft report which will undergo an open consultation process in the coming weeks.
Activities to date
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| 3 March 2026 | MRAC endorsed draft recommendation to be included in a draft report. The draft report will undergo an open consultation process in the coming weeks |
| 13 November 2025 | A four-week targeted consultation process undertaken |
| 19 August 2025 | MRAC formally commence review |
| 4 March 2025 | MRAC agree to undertake review |
| 3 May 2024 | Australian College of Audiology (ACAud) submit proposal seeking review of audiology health services |
