Labor backbenchers support Greens' proposal for universal free dental care in Australia's Medicare.

Several Labor backbenchers support the Greens' initiative to include dental coverage in Australia's Medicare, driven by concerns over dental health. Greens leader Adam Bandt proposed a tax on corporations to fund universal free dental care, estimated to cost $46 billion. While Labor MPs express support, Health Minister Mark Butler has dismissed the plan as impractical. A recent survey shows nearly two-thirds of Australians delayed dental treatment due to cost.

September 04, 2024
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