Modernising Referral Pathways

Overview

This questionnaire seeks the views of patients, medical providers and other interested parties on whether current Medicare referral arrangements are effectively supporting access to specialist care. It also seeks views on suggestions for reform.

Before completing the questionnaire, please carefully read through the Consultation Paper on Modernising Referral Pathways, which outlines how referrals operate, highlights potential issues and proposes modifications.

Share your views

Closes 6 Mar 2026

Opened 11 Feb 2026

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Cancer
  • Children's health
  • Chronic disease
  • Communicable diseases
  • Health and Medical Research
  • Health insurance
  • Health technology
  • Legislation
  • Medicare
  • Mental health
  • Policy Development
  • Regulatory policy
  • Rural health services
  • Strategic Policy
  • Women's health