Senate debates

Wednesday, 9 September 2009

Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives Bill 2009; Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009; Fairer Private Health Insurance Incentives (Medicare Levy Surcharge — Fringe Benefits) Bill 2009

Second Reading

5:46 pm

Photo of Julian McGauranJulian McGauran (Victoria, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, people power. That is what you will face every time in this portfolio if you think you can get away from having made the clear, unadulterated election promises that you have. I must say I had not noticed the quote from Dr Armitage that was given by the previous speaker, Senator Barnett, but I have looked it up and I will quote it. Dr Armitage, the chief executive of the Australian Health Insurance Association, said:

It would be difficult to have a 100 per cent trust before any budget, given what has happened to us in the last two …

But the point I really like—

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