Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard vindicated her stand on health insurance in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.

Lower and middle-income earners are also expected to be hit, as the new rule will limit the 30 percent tax rebate on health insurance premiums. Couples with joint incomes exceeding AU$258,000 will no longer be eligible for the rebate.
Currently all taxpayers can claim the rebate.
The bill is assured passage through the Senate as the center-left Labor Party and the minority Greens Party will vote for it.
Source-Medindia