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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Lucy Bladen

Barr slams doctors for 'lack of ambition' towards bulk billing

Chief Minister Andrew Barr has hit out at doctor lobby groups who have campaigned against a payroll tax which is set to be implemented on general practices, accusing them of making "wild accusations" in a pursuit to minimise tax.

General medical practices in Canberra paying more than $2 million a year on wages will be required to pay payroll tax in a move doctors claim could result in a $20 increase in appointments.

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