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Wednesday, 7 October 2026
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Insurance

The rebate will fall from 28 to 24 per cent for those aged 65 to 69 and from 32 to 24 per cent for those aged 70 and over. 

HealthPremiumNo pensioner protection but Senate supports insurance reform

A Senate committee has backed cuts to health insurance rebates for over-65s without recommending pensioner protections, despite warnings some could sacrifice groceries and healthcare to keep their cover.

Ryan Johnson

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