Peter Lindsay (Herbert, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Sorry. The member for Oxley is a great friend of mine as well, only the member for Moreton and I have more hair than the member for Oxley. But I do ask my colleagues in the government to seriously think about whether the Australian government should be taking over the hospital system. It could not be worse than what is happening in Queensland at the moment. To have so many people in my community waiting on a waiting list to get on a waiting list I think speaks volumes on what needs to be done.

The Tax Laws Amendment (Medicare Levy and Medicare Levy Surcharge) Bill 2009 is a routine matter. It comes before the parliament on a continual basis. It is supported by both sides of the parliament and it is certainly well and truly supported by the Australian people. I will be voting for this bill.

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