Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

These matters are discussed with the states via the COAG process, but we do not for a minute accept some of the estimates that are floating around about the impact on the public hospital system that are suggested by the member who asked the question.

But I have got a suggestion for those opposite: the former Prime Minister Mr Howard will be in the House tonight and I know they will be lining up to suck up to the former Prime Minister—

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