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12:06 PM Apr 27, 2025

Albanese expands Mediscare campaign

Sarah Ison

Anthony Albanese has sought again to expand the Mediscare campaign to argue Labor is stronger in its defence of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme than the Liberals.

“Despite opposition from the Liberals, universal and affordable access to medicines through the PBS was an idea that survived to become one of our country’s true pillars of strength,” he said.

“Like Medicare, it is part of the Australian story and one of the most meaningful expressions of the fair go that we have.”

In a clear swipe at Donald Trump, Mr Albanese said the PBS would never be on the bargaining table in trade negotiations.

“Let me be really clear to anyone who’s listening or watching or hearing about this in Australia or anywhere else in the world,” he said pointedly.

“(The PBS) is not and never will be on the bargaining table under Labor.”

Mr Albanese used the rally to launch his new 1800MEDICARE policy, which will offer Australians free health advice over the phone and telehealth consults. 

“It has been the honour of my life to serve as your Prime Minister to have the opportunity to make a positive difference and to lead a government that sees a stronger, safer future for Australia in an ever more uncertain world,” he said.

“The biggest risk to that is the alternative. Peter Dutton struggles to keep some of his policy ideas for just three days – but he wants Australians to give him three years.

Sky News host James Morrow says the federal election has become a “debate of personalities”. The federal election campaign has entered its final week with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese exuding confidence as he fights to retain…

“But look past all the flip-flopping, all the reversals, all the contradictions, and you see a pattern emerge. A risky and expensive nuclear policy he doesn’t want to talk about … a defence policy that’s little more than a media release and handouts that disappear after just 12 months.

“These are policies with huge price tags, but the last thing Peter Dutton ever wants to talk about is where he’s going to get the money from.”

Here is the link:

https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/politics/dutton-to-embark-on-lastminute-teal-seat-blitz/live-coverage/baf69d8e0489f9d6dd5d0fbe4dc0a9e8#/entry/11556743

One wishes they would all grow up!

David.