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30 April 2025 - The health data we hold is valuable to us, private health insurers and researchers. Learn about the data we have on hospitals, communicable diseases, Medicare and more.

14 August 2025 - Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) approved suppliers are pharmacists, medical practitioners and hospital authorities that we approve to provide subsidised medicines.

23 July 2025 - Find out where you can obtain naloxone in Australia and whether you will need a prescription.

12 November 2025 - Most palliative care services are free, but there may be some costs associated with your care.

25 September 2025 - These are summaries of the key points of each chapter of the Aged Care Act 2024. Each chapter of the Guide explains the corresponding chapter in the Act.

17 June 2025 - For doctors or specialists to access Medicare rebates for their patients they must satisfy Medicare’s requirements.

11 June 2025 - The Schedule of Service Items and Fees (No. 1) 2022 is now available. Verbal maintenance agreements can be provided. The change to service requirements comes into effect 21 February 2022.

19 January 2026 - As an approved provider delivering services under the Multi-Purpose Service Program (MPSP), you must comply with your obligations under legislation and under your MPSP agreement with the Commonwealth.

3 November 2025 - To assist you in managing your Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), fact sheets with information on access, fees, reporting and regulation have been developed.

14 October 2025 - The System Governor, Commissioner and Complaints Commissioner can charge fees for some services under the Act. They can’t charge for services provided directly to older people or their families.