"Today's ACNielsen poll result shows health far ahead of tax concerns in the minds of Australians" said Dr Peter Davoren, President of the Doctors Reform Society.

"Australians have understood that a few extra dollars gained from tax cuts doesn't compensate for health and education protection" he said.

" Foregoing an income tax cut of less than one cent in the dollar would more than adequately fund the recently scrapped Commonwealth Dental Health Scheme" said Dr Davoren.

" This cynical 'fistful of dollars' approach which politicians believe motivates voters is running out of steam. The people are asking for more than a few lousy bucks" said Dr Davoren.

" They'd rather have a decent health and education system" he said.

14 August, 2001

CONTACT:Dr Peter Davoren
President, Doctors Reform Society

Dr Con Costa
Vice President, Doctors Reform Society

Dr Tim Woodruff
Vice President, Doctors Reform Society

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