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Doctors say taxes in some states could threaten efforts to bulk bill more patients.

The Federal Government has tripled the bulk billing payment to GPs to make it easier for patients to access free care.

But the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says that help will be eroded by new state-based rules where practices are now expected to hand over payroll tax. 

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Dr Nicole Higgins, President Royal Australian College of GPs

Dr Danielle McMullen, Australian Medical Associate Vice President 

Jane Hall, UTS Distinguished Professor in Health Economics

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