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Australia news LIVE: Australia records housing approval spike; calls for ‘new direction’ on Indigenous affairs
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Australian Minister Richard Marles is defending the government's decision to scrap private healthcare rebates for citizens over 65. The policy aims to redirect funds into the aged care system despite concerns about increased pressure on public hospitals.
Richard Marles doubled down on Labor’s policy to scrap the Howard-era private healthcare rebate for Australians aged 65 and over, arguing the changes will have a “marginal impact” on seniors.
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