MBS physician telephone items are being restored thanks to your voices and our sustained advocacy.
As of 1 November 2025, you'll have greater flexibility in using telephone consultations,
and your patients will benefit from more equitable access to the services they rely on.
This change means greater flexibility for you in delivering care, and more equitable access for patients,
whether through short check-ins or longer, complex follow-ups. It’s a powerful outcome of our collective advocacy,
ensuring telehealth remains a practical, reliable option alongside video and face-to-face consultations.
We thank all members who contributed to this advocacy with our Policy & Advocacy team.
Your efforts have ensured the restoration of vital telehealth access for the patients who need it most.
Reminders will be shared ahead of the phase-in when more information is available on
MBS Online.