to move—

That the House:

(1)

notes that:

(a)

chronic disease is one of the country’s most critical health challenges;

(b)

more than 50 per cent of the Australian population already suffers from a chronic or long term condition of some form; and

(c)

the rise of these diseases poses both a major risk to the long term health of millions of Australians and a frontline economic challenge; and

(2)

supports:

(a)

the Government’s continued commitment to preventative health strategies and closing the gap in indigenous life expectancy;

(b)

initiatives to support the role of the primary care system on our local communities; and

(c)

the increased role the private sector currently plays in delivering health and medical services.