The Guardian Australia – News ·general ·18 days ago

Budget cuts disability services 11% while excluding dental from Medicare

Australia's budget imposed an 11% real-terms cut to disability services while leaving dental care out of Medicare, revealing the government's warped priorities. Nearly two-thirds of Australians delay dentist visits due to cost, compared with 29% for GPs. Conservative media has largely ignored these cuts to vulnerable populations while focusing instead on tax changes affecting wealthy families.

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