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The flawed ‘fairness’ of private health changes for over 65s

The flawed ‘fairness’ of private health changes for over 65s

The post-budget conversation is largely focusing on the fallout and implications of changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax.

But it’s imperative that the federal government’s proposed changes to the private health insurance rebate for over‑65s do not slip off the news agenda. These changes are likely to disproportionately impact Australians who have contributed to the economy for longer than any generation that followed. When they were younger, they subsidised the health system. Now, when they need it most, they are being told the rules have changed – and they should pick up the bill.

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