There are better options than raising the Medicare Levy

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By Leith van Onselen

There is renewed speculation that the Government could raise the Medicare levy to fund the health budget. From The Age:

Doctors believe the Turnbull government could be contemplating another increase in the Medicare levy.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.