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In response to Specialist fees are out of control. Medicare needs reform

Menadue nails it. Once more, abundantly

June 24, 2026

Menadue is such an elder! This piece is topical, well researched, well argued and thorough. It has the public good at its heart, and even calls out a greedy interest lobby. Five stars. For the veteran method as much as for the piece.

— Andrew Stacey from Woorarra Victoria


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