Ben Carroll’s big dental plan for Victoria promises free public clinics for all, slashing out-of-pocket costs and tackling a major healthcare gap. With $230 million over three years, ten new walk-in clinics—seven in Melbourne, three in regional areas—will offer urgent care like fillings, root canals, and extractions without appointments. Open 9am–9pm weekdays and 9am–5pm weekends, they’ll serve over 100,000 annually, building on existing school programs and modeled after urgent care centers. This bold state-level move, the first of its kind in Australia, directly targets voters struggling with rising living costs and the crushing expense of dental care—where some even tap into superannuation. It’s a major election play as the opposition counters with their own promises, positioning health equity as a key battleground.
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