Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Again there were many falsehoods in that question. Let me quote from someone—I am not sure that he is a wise man but he has certainly said some wise things:

But there's a better way of operating a health system, and the change should hardly hurt at all. … the ideal model involves a small co-payment—not enough to put a dent in your weekly budget, but enough to make you think twice before you call the doc.

And the idea is 'hardly a radical idea'. It is an idea which certainly appeals to Labor's shadow Assistant Treasurer. I can understand that the shadow Assistant Treasurer could be fairly uncomfortable, but come on over! If you don't like it there, come on over!

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