Labor pushes ahead with health rebate cuts
The Labor government has reintroduced legislation to wind back private health insurance rebates for over-65s, aiming to save $3 billion over four years for aged care funding. The bill faces opposition from the Coalition and crossbench, with critics warning it could force 80,000 older Australians to abandon their coverage.
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