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First week of campaigning wraps up with Medicare debate

Minister Greg Hunt and Senator Anne Ruston

Minister Greg Hunt and Senator Anne Ruston Source: AAP

The Medicare debate returned to the spotlight as Anne Ruston was named as the next health minister if the Coalition is re-elected next month.


Highlights
  • The press conference was focused on the makeup of Scott Morrison's cabinet if the Coalition wins the May election, including naming of Anne Ruston to the health portfolio.
  • Sen. Ruston once described spending on Medicare as unsustainable - and under questioning from reporters, she denied that Australians can expect to see cuts to services.
  • Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says Senator Ruston's elevation is further evidence of the Coalition's secret plan to dismantle Medicare.

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