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Andrew Brown

Labor MP hits out at psych appointment cut

Health Minister Mark Butler says the changes will allow greater access to subsidised counselling. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A Labor backbencher has criticised the government's decision to halve the number of psychology appointments subsidised by Medicare.

From next year, patients will only be able to claim 10 subsidised sessions, following a review of the scheme.

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