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Current affairs: Health premiums to rise but at 17-year low

Federal Minister for Health Greg Hunt

Health Minister Greg Hunt wants health insurers to deliver the lowest premium rise in over 15 years. Source: AAP

The government says this year's increase in health insurance premiums will be the lowest in seventeen years. But the increase, which takes effect in April will still cost the average family around $200 more. Ivan and Waiyee explain.


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The government says this year's increase in health insurance premiums will be the lowest in seventeen years. But the increase, which takes effect in April will still cost the average family around $200 more. Ivan and Waiyee explain.



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