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Incentives & Allowances

The Australian Government encourages and assists doctors to help implement national strategies to improve the health of Australians. Among the main programs are two administered by Medicare Australia, the General Practice Immunisation Incentives (GPII) Scheme and the Practice Incentives Program.

Last updated: 28 May, 2008