Premier Ben Carroll promises 10 free public clinics in major election pledge
Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has pledged to establish 10 free public dental clinics if his government is re-elected. The $230 million policy aims to provide urgent dental care to 100,000 residents annually without the need for appointments.
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This represents a significant expansion of public health services in Australia, addressing the high cost-of-living burden associated with dental care.
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Share A A A All Victorians would have access to free dental care at one of 10 public clinics to be established if the Carroll government is re-elected in November.
With 14 weeks until the state election , Premier Ben Carroll will unveil his first major campaign promise, a $230 million commitment that reflects a shift to more structural cost-of-living support that would be permanently baked in.
Ben Carroll will unveil his first major election commitment at rally on Saturday. Eddie Jim Details of the policy have been provided to this masthead and other media outlets before the official announcement on Saturday, when Carroll will attend his first Labor rally as leader and unofficially launch the party’s bid for a fourth consecutive term in power.
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