Debate resumed from 15 February, on motion by Dr Washer:

That this bill be now read a second time.

upon which Miss Jackie Kelly moved by way of amendment:

That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: “ the House is of the opinion that the bill is unacceptable in its current form and the preferred policy approach should be:

(1)

the Minister for Health and Ageing continuing to have the decision making role in relation to the approval of restricted goods as defined in the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989;

(2)

the Minister being required to obtain written advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration prior to giving written approval or refusal to approve; and

(3)

the Minister’s decision being subject to disallowance by each House of Parliament”.

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