Senate debates
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Matters of Urgency
Senior Australians
5:20 pm
Helen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) | Hansard source
I thought I was very clear when I rose and said I was supporting the suspension motion. I think it is a great opportunity to call out the crocodile tears from those opposite. Those that were in government with Senator Colbeck when he was the minister were very quiet when it came to aged care, and the record will show that. I commend Minister Butler for the work that he did in re-establishing some dignity for older Australians. We've invested in that. With Minister Butler and Minister Rae—
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