Don Farrell (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Trade and Tourism) Share this | Hansard source

Of course, it was the Curtin and Chifley governments that took the first—

Opposition senators interjecting—

Well, it's worth putting it in its historical context. I won't repeat what I said earlier about leader Dutton's performance in this area, but it is worth pointing out that the Curtin and Chifley governments took the steps to make medicines affordable for all Australians post the Second World War.