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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 15:21

Labor MP Christine Smith backs squeeze on Family Health Insurance

Labor MP Christine Smith backs squeeze on Family Health Insurance

Labor MP Christine Smith should explain to local residents why she voted in support of another attack on family budgets – this time cuts to the private health insurance rebate, LNP Candidate for Burleigh, Michael Hart said today.

"Yesterday in State Parliament, each Labor MP backed the Gillard governments move to cut the rebate, which will place even more pressure on already stretched family budgets," Mr Hart said.

"Labor MP Christine Smith is part of a government which has already slugged families with higher power, water and car rego costs, not to mention Labor's $7,000 tax on the family home and their support of the job destroying carbon tax.

"Labor MP's care about backing their Labor mates, not Queensland families," Mr Hart said.

Michael Hart said "lower health insurance rebates could mean many families will now be forced to drop private health insurance, or choose less cover, resulting in even more strain on our already over stretched public hospitals. "

"The LNP is committed to providing better access to health services across Queensland and lowering cost of living pressures on Queensland families by up to $330 per year.

"Only a Campbell Newman led LNP government will get Queensland back on track," Mr Hart  said.

Michael Hart

Michael Hart

Michael Hart is your CanDo Member for Burleigh.

Michael moved to the Gold Coast in 1986 with his wife Sally and their young family. All three of their children, Tim, Jessica and Hayden, were educated at local public primary and secondary schools in the Burleigh area.

He is a strong advocate for grassroots community consultation, listening to people's concerns and acting upon them. In addition, he is president of the Pacific SLSC, was the first president of the reformed Palm Beach Community Consultative Committee, and is an active member of Burleigh Rotary and local Chambers of Commerce.

He wants to fight for the residents of the area as part of a strong CanDo team, that stands up for the people of Burleigh. Planning for the future, not living for the political moment, Michael will work hard for locals.

Michael knows that by getting action on the basics and cutting waste, a CanDo government would save money and deliver more. That means action to address the rising costs of living as well as delivery of key infrastructure and better services for locals.

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Street Address 1 Paradise Avenue, Miami  Qld   4220

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