Fiona Nash (NSW, National Party, Assistant Minister for Health) Share this | Hansard source

Those opposite are aware of a range of changes in the budget relating to health. Those opposite are well aware why. The changes that have occurred in the budget are to ensure a sustainable health system into the future. The MBS 10 years ago cost $8 billion. It now costs $19 billion and we are on a trajectory to $34 billion. The government has taken the correct steps to ensure a sustainable health system.