Australian Medical Association The Minister for Health announced as part of the 2021-22 Budget that the Government would be extending the COVID-19 telehealth items through until 31 December 2021, including for GPs. Video consultation items have been extended without change (i.e., they continue to mirror items for face-to-face services), but patients who need to access a GP via phone will be limited to a Level A or Level B equivalent as the Government undertakes to encourage video consultations over phone consultations. New phone items include: Short consultation, less than 6 minutes for straightforward care, such as repeat prescriptions and diagnostic referrals – Item 91890