Continued the debate
Gallagher argued that separating the Australian Energy Regulator from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission would remove governance risks and allow the regulator to manage its own resources. Gallagher stated this change aligns with recommendations from independent reviews and agreements with state and territory energy ministers. Regarding the health bill, she contended that reducing the Medicare claim timeframe for bulk-billed services from two years to one year would improve payment integrity with minimal impact on patients. Gallagher also highlighted that the bill would streamline pharmacist approval processes and enhance powers to combat fraud and manage therapeutic goods shortages.