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What do we know about Labor’s controversial private health insurance plans?
Over-65s receive a more generous private health insurance rebate than younger people. Why are plans to cut back the rebates causing so much opposition?
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Israel’s October election puts strained ties with Europe in focus
Relations have frayed over the war in Gaza, but analysts say any improvement after the October 27 vote would depend on concrete policy changes.
Jaishankar to host Rubio and UAE foreign minister in back-to-back Mumbai visits
The meetings will cover bilateral ties, West Asia conflicts and trade, with the US visit coming just after the Russian oil tariff deadline.
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