Senate debates Committees
Community Affairs References Committee; Reference
Nick Xenophon SA, Independent
12:10 pm
I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion No. 3 in the terms circulated in the chamber.
Leave granted.
I move the motion as amended:
That the following matters be referred to the Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report by 22 April 2013:
(a) the supply of chemotherapy drugs such as Docetaxel, particularly in relation to:
(i) patient access to treatment,
(ii) cost to pharmacists and suppliers, and
(iii) cost to the private and public hospital systems;
(b) any long-term sustainable funding models for the supply of chemotherapy drugs, including Docetaxel; and
(c) any related matters.
Question agreed to.