Parliament recall could mean election

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THE Rudd government is threatening to recall parliament over Christmas, trying to force the coalition to back changes to the private health insurance rebate or go to an early election. The Opposition is staunchly against changes to the rebate, which it believes is driven by Labor ideology rather than good policy. The Government has sought advice about recalling parliament over the Christmas break to deal with the proposed laws, which were knocked back by the Senate last week. If the legislation is defeated again after December 10, the government would have the trigger to call an early election.

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