Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

I move:

That the debate be adjourned.

In moving that the debate be adjourned on the Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority Bill 2008, and on indulgence, I congratulate the Prime Minister for bringing forward this bill. The coalition strongly supports the objectives of this bill. Promoting organ donation is a vital national objective. It is something we pursued when we were in government. We are delighted that it is being pursued with new measures under this government, and the Prime Minister can count on our support on this legislation and on other measures in the future. If this legislation proves to be inadequate, we will continue to work in a genuine bipartisan fashion to promote organ donation. Very briefly, on behalf of the opposition I add my encouragement to the media to promote organ donation. Awareness is absolutely vital. I acknowledge, too, the generosity and the courage of organ donors and their families and the powerful advocacy of the organisations that have promoted awareness throughout the community. They have done great work and, again, we are delighted to support this legislation.

Question agreed to.

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