There's been a bunch of reports about possible blocking of this - I really hope this doesn't go through in its current form.

Blocking IVF bill irresponsible: Roxon

Blocking IVF bill irresponsible: Roxon

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574...-29277,00.html

http://www.smh.com.au/national/speci...0818-ep3w.html

Hope these links work!

I don't really object to them means testing the medicare rebate even though it would definitely impact us...as I see this as kind of fair - but the ivf cut backs were clearly not thought through and are not a suitable means for addressing the concern re: specialist fees...and it is now being said that these fees may be rising only in line with costs of treatment and not just lining specialists pockets...clearly not enough research was put into this proposal