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Pauline Hanson demands photo ID on Medicare cards

The One Nation leader says the measure is needed to prevent Medicare fraud
Australian Associated Press Staff writer
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29 July 2019
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Pauline Hanson
Senator Pauline Hanson.

Pauline Hanson has demanded Medicare cards carry photographic identification to crack down on “doctor-shopping” foreign fraudsters.

The One Nation leader urged the Senate to support her private bill on Monday, warning Medicare fraud was costing taxpayers millions.

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