Senate debates

Thursday, 15 February 2018

Bills

Therapeutic Goods Amendment (2017 Measures No. 1) Bill 2017, Therapeutic Goods (Charges) Amendment Bill 2017; In Committee

10:56 am

Photo of Helen PolleyHelen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader (Tasmania)) Share this | Hansard source

As I outlined previously, in the debate on the first amendments, it has been Labor's position that, first and foremost, there is always going to be concern for the consumer. We want the best health outcomes. We have negotiated with the government on this piece of legislation and we're satisfied that this legislation is a good first step. This is a good framework that we, at this point in time, can work with. I do note the concerns that were raised by the Greens, but I acknowledge, too, the government's responses to those amendments, and I don't intend to take up the time of the Senate to reiterate those responses.

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