Senate debates
Monday, 1 September 2025
Bills
- National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; In Committee (1 speech)
There being no further contributions, the question before the chair is that the bill stand as printed. Bill agreed to. Bill reported without amendment; report adopted. - National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025; Third Reading (1 speech)
I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time. - Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025; Second Reading (10 speeches)
I rise to speak in support of the Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025. I do so because the bill takes steps to improve our health system by removing fees imposed on the... - Health Insurance (Pathology) (Fees) (Repeal) Bill 2025; Third Reading (2 speeches)
No amendments have been circulated. Does any senator require a committee stage? If not, I will call the minister to move the third reading. - Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (4 speeches)
I am following on from my contribution last week. Now, as a result of the government's failure to provide flexibility to implement their reform, older Australians are being denied their rights...