Free Health Insurance News
Defeat of health rebate to provide early election trigger
Monday February 22, 2010
The federal government appears likely to achieve a trigger for a double-dissolution with the defeat of its private health insurance rebate bill.Greens' last-ditch push for health cash
Monday February 22, 2010
A LAST-minute attempt by the Greens to push a private health insurance rebate bill through in return for mental health funding appears to have failed, after the Coalition and cross-bench senators said they would vote against the bill, regardless.New poll trigger looms
Monday February 22, 2010
THE federal government is on the brink of achieving a second trigger for a double-dissolution election, but faces pressure on multiple fronts as Parliament resumes today.ROXON TAKES TOUGH LINE OVER HEALTH FUND PREMIUM RISES
Friday February 19, 2010
THE Health Minister, Nicola Roxon, is believed to have knocked back the initial bids of 17 health funds for premium increases, but warned customers not to expect good news.