Debate resumed from 14 June, on motion by Mr Abbott:

That the bill be now read a second time.

upon which Ms Gillard moved by way of amendment:

That all words after “That” be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: “whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House is of the view that the minister stands condemned for failing to:

(1)

address the concerns of members of Medibank Private and proceeding with the sale of Medibank Private even though the majority of Australians are opposed to the sale; and

(2)

address critical structural weaknesses in the health sector such as workforce shortages and the rising costs of health”.

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