Revised GP co-payment still bad public policy: ACOSS

10 December 2014


ACOSS Media Release 10 December 2014

The Australian Council of Social Service today expressed concern at the ongoing risk to people on low incomes who may be discouraged from seeking timely health advice due to the Government's revised co-payment proposal.

ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie said, "We are deeply concerned about people missing out on timely and appropriate medical advice before conditions become serious, due to the increased cost this measure will impose."

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