Coalition, Greens, One Nation block $3 billion aged care health plan
Australia's Coalition, Greens, and One Nation defeated the government's plan to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s in the Senate on October 15. The measure aimed to redirect $3 billion toward aged care services. Critics argue the Senate's action prioritizes party politics over national welfare, while supporters say it protects elderly Australians from rising medical expenses.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 08:46 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 08:50 UTC
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