❓ Asks about applications for Medicare exemptions under section 19(2) of the Health Insurance Act 1973 for radiation oncology services in Midland, given the lack of Medicare-eligible services in the area. Seeks details on past applications and reasons for not pursuing exemptions.

I refer to section 19(2) of the Health Insurance Act 1973, which prevents Medicare benefits being claimed for services delivered by, or on behalf of, Government unless an exemption is granted:(a) has the State Government, any public provider, or any private operator sought a section 19(2) exemption for a radiation oncology service in Midland;(b) if yes:(i) when was the most recent request made;(ii) what was the outcome; and(iii) if rejected or not progressed, what reasons were provided; and(c) if no exemption has been sought, why has this option not been pursued given the absence of a Medicare-eligible radiation oncology service in the Midland region?