Senate debates
Thursday, 14 May 2015
Bills
Norfolk Island Legislation Amendment Bill 2015, Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (Norfolk Island Reforms) Bill 2015, A New Tax System (Medicare Levy Surcharge — Fringe Benefits) Amendment Bill 2015, Health and Other Services (Compensation) Care Charges Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015, Health Insurance (Approved Pathology Specimen Collection Centres) Tax Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015, Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015, Private Health Insurance (Risk Equalisation Levy) Amendment (Norfolk Island) Bill 2015; Second Reading
1:01 pm
Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Assistant Minister for Immigration and Border Protection) Share this | Hansard source
I thank all senators for their contributions on what is a very important debate. The reforms agreed to today will put Norfolk Island on the path to sustainability and provide a solid foundation for economic growth. Importantly, these bills provide the building blocks for change, and their passage marks the beginning of the reform journey, a journey which the Australian government and the Norfolk Island community will need to take hand in hand. Together, the Australian government and the Norfolk Island community will build a better and more prosperous future for this important part of Australia, and I commend the bills to the Senate.
Question agreed to.
Bills read a second time.
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