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Medicare levy to stay the same as Government drops plan

Treasurer Scott Morrison at a pre-Budget event in Sydney

Treasurer Scott Morrison Source: AAP

The Federal Government has abandoned a proposal to increase the Medicare levy to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.


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By Greg Dyett

Source: SBS



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The Federal Government has abandoned a proposal to increase the Medicare levy to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.



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