YOUR SAY: Should rapid antigen tests be free across the country? The Prime Minister is resisting calls to supply free RAT kits, saying 'you can't just make everything free'. COVID19 9News STORY:
The Federal Government has been accused of "sitting on their hands" as Australians seeking COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are being "ripped off" after Scott Morrison ruled out making them free.
"The GST is an issue that needs to be explored here – the government needs to explain why Rapid Antigen Tests are treated differently to some of the other essential aspects of our health system but the primary issues here are access and affordability – those are Scott Morrison's responsibility. One of Australia's leading pharmacy chains has urged the Federal Government to drop the GST on rapid antigen tests after Mr Morrison said he would not make the free out of fear of undercutting businesses.Chemist Warehouse director Mario Tascone has joined the chorus of people demanding for rapid testing to be made more accessible and affordable, suggesting the GST cut as an option to relieve pressure on retailers.
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