Labor ignored internal report revealing toll of scrapping Baby Boomer health rebate
Australia's Labor government scrapped a private health rebate for over-65s in April despite internal warnings that pensioners would cut spending or drop coverage. Opposition spokeswoman Anne Ruston cited Department of Health case studies showing the impact on seniors with fixed incomes. Health Minister Mark Butler defended the change, saying savings would fund aged care services facing workforce shortages.
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Published 31 Jul 2026, 00:09 UTC · Updated 31 Jul 2026, 00:19 UTC
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