A re-elected Labor government would spend $230 million to open seven clinics in Melbourne and three in regional areas, offering walk-in services like check-ups, fillings, root canals, and extractions with no appointments or costs for adults and children.
The centers would prioritise urgent cases such as severe pain or injuries, aiming to treat over 100,000 Victorians each year and operate daily with weekend extensions.
Supporters hail it as vital relief amid rising hospital visits for dental issues, while critics like Andrew Bogut and Craig Kelly question the funding amid Victoria’s $175 billion net debt.
