The Greens condemn Labor’s decision to reduce Medicare-funded mental health appointments from 20 to 10 appointments.
They shouldn’t be reduced, they should be free and available to anyone who needs it.
Access to mental health practitioners is already a challenge for so many. The Government should be doing more to help – not making it harder.
This isn’t about the money. Labor can find $254 billion in Stage 3 Tax Cuts for the wealthiest Australians. They can afford to ensure that everyone has access to the support they need.
The Greens will fight this horrible decision.