Joe Ludwig (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Manager of Government Business in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

The opposition should take heed and be very careful not to run a scare campaign on such a very serious matter. As I indicated, the committee recommended better targeting for women in screening for breast cancers to ensure that those most at risk are able to access free screening. The government, jointly with the states and territories, is considering the options presented in the report. I also said right at the outset that BreastScreen is a very important program. (Time expired)