In the 2012-13 Budget, released on 8 May 2012, the Australian Government announced it will tighten the provisions for Medicare-funded diagnostic radiology services. The change will narrow eligibility for Medicare benefits for the performance of diagnostic imaging procedures to medical practitioners, qualified dental practitioners and radiographers for all Medicare Benefits Schedule listed services, apart from mammography. The change is to commence from 1 November 2012. As the change was identified to be for the purpose of improving service quality, a Regulation Impact Statement was required to be prepared under the Australian Government’s best practice regulation requirements. The Prime Minister granted an exemption from the Regulation Impact Statement requirements on the basis of exceptional circumstances for the changes. A post-implementation review will be required within 1 to 2 years of the implementation of the changes.