Federal budget 2017: Family welcomes lift on medicare rebate freeze and continued childcare support

By Clare Sibthorpe
Updated May 10 2017 - 6:45am, first published May 9 2017 - 9:43pm
This Canberra family is pleased with the healthcare and childcare announcements included in the 2017 federal budget. Bec Leala, Jeremy Leala, twins Nevaeh and Amarley, and Cadence. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos
This Canberra family is pleased with the healthcare and childcare announcements included in the 2017 federal budget. Bec Leala, Jeremy Leala, twins Nevaeh and Amarley, and Cadence. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

A young Canberra family has welcomed the federal government's efforts to lower the cost of doctor's visits and continued support for childcare.

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