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The Guardian reports that Victorian Premier Ben Carroll and Health Minister Ingrid Stitt outlined a plan yesterday to open ten free public dental clinics if Labor wins the November election. The clinics would be offered to residents who do not hold a Medicare card or meet specific citizenship criteria, aiming to reduce waiting lists and alleviate chronic pain. The initiative is framed as both a cost‑of‑living relief and a long‑overdue expansion of healthcare for some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/...

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