Sydney Morning Herald | Abbott dumps Medicare copayment The Australian TONY Abbott has dumped plans to impose a mandatory $7 co-payment on Medicare services, bowing to public pressure. The Prime Minister is announcing he has “listened to the community” and the policy “will no longer proceed”. The Medicare rebate for ... Abbott government dumps proposed $7 GP co-payment Medicare co-payment amended by Coalition in favour of 'optional' system Govt scraps GP co-payment |
