77.3% of all visits to general practitioners were bulk billed in October 2024.
In 2023-24, the proportion of general practitioners patients, who were never bulk billed was 13.6%.
A quick definition of Bulk Billing is where the Doctor charges the Government for your medical care, and you pay nothing.
A recent news report says: “According to a new report, fewer than one in four Australian GPs provide bulk billing to all … Read the rest
From 1 July 2024, visitor visa holders are no longer able to apply for a student visa, while inside Australia.
They now have to apply from outside Australia.
This has been changed due to the large number of visitor visa holders that have … Read the rest
Brisbane has been ranked as the second most cost-effective city in the world to live in, beaten only by Seoul in South Korea.
Transport costs in Brisbane, at 50 cents per trip, have helped in reducing costs in Brisbane, and Queensland in general.
Brisbane’s … Read the rest
The RBA announced that the Australian Cash Rate would remain at 4.35% on 5 November 2024.
5 November 2024 Media Release.
At its meeting today, the Board decided to leave the cash rate target unchanged at 4.35 per cent and the interest rate paid on Exchange Settlement balances unchanged at … Read the rest
This is an example of the variation of Petrol Prices in the Southport area of the Gold Coast in Queensland, on 5 November 2024.
With a difference of 50.4 cents per litre, between the highest of $2.079 per litre, and the lowest of $1.575 per … Read the rest
Processing times for Australian citizenship by conferral, for applications finalised in September 2024.
The ACT State Election was held on 19 October 2024.
The results at 11:44, 20 October 2024, with 76.2% of the electorate counted, were:
Popular vote (Share of Vote)
Seats completed, from 25:
The Home Equity Access Scheme lets older Australians, who are Age Pension age or older, get a voluntary non-taxable loan from Centrelink.
It is secured by the equity that you have in Australian real estate.
You can choose to get the loan amount as:
a … Read the rest
Aldi’s Logix Platinum 18 in 1 Dishwasher Capsules appear to give extremely good value for their cost.
The Choice comparison website gives them a very high rating, for an extremely low price.
CHOICE Expert Rating: 76%
Cost per wash: 26 cents.… Read the rest
