Albanese government to scrap Howard-era private health bonus for older Australians
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-22 16:28 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Health, Tax & Budget
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Snippet:
The private healthcare rebate for Australians over 65 will be cut back as the Albanese government scraps a Howard-era bonus for seniors in a controversial move aimed at making the tax system fairer for younger Australians.
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