Llew O'Brien (Wide Bay, National Party) | Link to this | Hansard source

At the cost of $140,000 per course, the women of Wide Bay could not afford the ovarian cancer drug olaparib. Two years ago, the government put this drug on the PBS, potentially giving women with ovarian cancer more time. One beneficiary of this ended up being a dedicated Gympie community stalwart that my family call 'Granny'.

More than 2,800 new and amended treatments have been included on the PBS since 2013, nearly one a day at an investment of $15 million, helping about 2½ million patients pay less for high-quality health care. Tuesday night's budget ensured that Medicare is guaranteed, and regional Australians get affordable medicine because of an increase in government funding each year since 2013.

Last week we buried Granny, after her long struggle with ovarian cancer. For over 40 years, you'd find her cooking for Meals on Wheels and, on weekends, you'd find her at the sausage sizzle at Bunnings, supporting community groups. She dedicated her 78 years to her family and the Gympie community. Her end of life and quality of life were eased by medical treatments made affordable under the PBS and by the many people who cared for her. Rest in peace, Granny.