Restoring affordable access to specialist care in Australia

05 Feb 2026Policy & Research

In this new report, Mandala and Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) examine the affordability of specialist care in Australia. The analysis shows that specialist fees are increasing, intensifying cost-of-living pressures for consumers and further undermining the affordability of healthcare. The report outlines a targeted package of measures designed to strengthen consumers’ ability to access high-quality care of their choosing, at fair and transparent costs.

You can view the report here.

 

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