Bill Shorten Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition
2:16 pm
My question is to the Treasurer. Millions of Australians are worried about the GP tax. Treasurer, is it the case that patients will not be hit by the Medicare co-payment if they suffer chronic illnesses?
Joe Hockey North Sydney, Liberal Party, Treasurer
It was outlined in the budget papers, and he is absolutely right in relation to chronic illnesses. In relation to the claim it is a GP tax, he is wrong: it is a payment for service.
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