Labor's $3 billion health rebate cut fails as Coalition, Greens unite against
Australia's Labor government saw its plan to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s rejected by parliament Wednesday after Coalition, Greens, and independent senator Jacqui Lambie united against it. The proposal would have saved $3 billion over four years but could cost affected retirees $250 annually.
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Published 17 Oct 2026, 23:00 UTC · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 23:30 UTC
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