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How Labor weaponised Medicare (again) to take on Peter Dutton

How Labor weaponised Medicare (again) to take on Peter Dutton

Labor has put health at the centre of the election campaign in a strategy to demonise Peter Dutton and woo voters with the promise of free doctor visits.

The prime minister waives the little green piece of plastic around at every opportunity.  Harry Afentoglou

Anthony Albanese’s Medicare card has been Labor’s top prop on the election campaign trail.

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Michael SmithHealth editorMichael Smith is the health editor for The Australian Financial Review. He is based in Sydney. Connect with Michael on Twitter. Email Michael at michael.smith@afr.com

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