In 2015, the Turnbull government proposed allowing health insurers to cover GP visits and common tests including X-rays. The proposal would transform the Australian healthcare single-payer system into a higher cost US style system. Opponents argue that the system would encourage doctors to charge their patients higher rates. Proponents argue that this will reduce the government’s healthcare costs.
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Māori electorate
Electorate
Response rates from 2.5k Palmerston North voters.
91% Yes |
9% No |
91% Yes |
9% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2.5k Palmerston North voters.
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Unique answers from Palmerston North voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9HK9YD6 1yr1Y
The gp of doctors invitation and then touch ends of honour legs seats legend former US president Donald Trump and former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hoping the roles within decision
@9G25CW61yr1Y
NZs health service should be publicly funded to monitor and manage health up front versus dealing with health issues and being the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff which cost a whole lot more
@9FSH3S61yr1Y
All healthcare should be universal and open to the public. Access to healthcare shouldn't be based on income and wealth.
@9FPG44R1yr1Y
No, have government subsidies so that GP visits are equally affordable to all.
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@9FGS9TW1yr1Y
No, GP visits like all health services should be free and accessible to the public
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@9FDWTYB1yr1Y
No, as this will incentivise private doctors to suggest practices that will financially benefit them as opposed to being best for patient well being
