Vale Bob Hawke: What impact has Medicare had on rural Australia?

We have recently seen the passing of one of Australia'sgreatest prime ministers. Born and raised in rural Australia, Bob Hawke's leadership qualities have been well cited: high emotional intelligence, towering intellect, open communicationand consensus approach, strong emphasis on policy and process, faith in his team, and most of all, the strength and courage of his convictions. He has been feted as laying the foundations for modern Australia.