Australian Prime Minister Albanese Highlights Expansion of Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Coburg Remarks
March 21, 2026
March 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said during a doorstop at the Coburg Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Melbourne that the government is expanding access to free urgent care services as part of its broader investment in the health system, emphasizing the role of Medicare in delivering equitable treatment nationwide.
Albanese stated that nearly all of the 137 pledged clinics are now open and are helping reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments . . .
Albanese stated that nearly all of the 137 pledged clinics are now open and are helping reduce pressure on hospital emergency departments . . .
