Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

I want to thank the shadow minister for her contribution to this debate on the National Health Security Bill 2007 and, whatever criticisms I might sometimes have of the shadow minister, I want to congratulate her on the thoroughness with which she approaches the task of the analysis of bills. Her speech today, like her speech yesterday, was a model of explanation and clarity, and we ought to give credit where it is due. So I pay credit to the shadow minister and to her staff; well done. There is really nothing for me to add to what has been said by the shadow minister. All I can say is that the additional briefings that have been requested by the shadow minister will be provided as quickly as possible. I commend to bill to the House.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

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