Nicola Roxon (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Health and Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

I want to make a very brief statement about it being Pink Ribbon Day today. I would like to make that statement on behalf of the government but I imagine on behalf of the whole House, that we would encourage the efforts of fundraising organisations which are fighting to find a cure for cancer. Breast cancer alone affects 12,000 women every year and this year will be no different: 12,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The work of the Cancer Council, the Breast Cancer Foundation, the Breast Cancer Network and many others helps us raise money to fight this very serious disease. I want to encourage all Australians to get behind this and other worthy causes to reduce the burden of such cancers and diseases. Many members are wearing the pink ribbon today. Everyone who does so is raising funds for this vital cause.

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