Warren Snowdon (Lingiari, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel) Share this | Hansard source

Unlike these loudmouths opposite, we are committed to addressing the needs of Defence Force families. My two colleagues here were part of the decision-making process prior to the election. They will agree with me that the commitment here is being met, that we are progressively, with what we have done thus far, indicating that we are fair dinkum. It is the first step in progressively extending free basic medical and dental care to the spouses and children of Australian Defence Force personnel. We are doing it and we will continue to do it.

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