The Rudd Government has threatened to recall Parliament over Christmas 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 are driven by Labor ideology rather than good policy.
The Government has sought advice on recalling Parliament over the Christmas break to deal with the proposed laws, which the Senate rejected last week.
If the legislation is defeated again after December 10, the Government will have the trigger to call an early election.
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