Peter Dutton says wealthy shouldn't expect free doctor visits

By Dan Harrison
Updated April 24 2014 - 4:08pm, first published April 23 2014 - 3:57pm
Maurice Newman, the Prime Minister's business adviser, supports a $6 GP fee. Photo: Jim Rice
Maurice Newman, the Prime Minister's business adviser, supports a $6 GP fee. Photo: Jim Rice

Federal Health Minister Peter Dutton has fanned speculation that the Abbott government will introduce a fee to visit the doctor by arguing that well-off Australians should make a greater contribution to the cost of their care.

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