House debates

Monday, 21 November 2011

Bills

Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — General) Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — Customs) Bill 2011, Minerals Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — Excise) Bill 2011, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax Assessment Amendment Bill 2011, Petroleum Resource Rent Tax (Imposition — General) Bill 2011

Debate resumed on the motion by Ms Hall :

That this House:

(1) acknowledges the

(a) important role played by Meals On Wheels organisations thr oughout Australia in delivering nutritious meals for frail aged and disabled Australians; and

(b) role played by volunteers in preparing and delivering meals;

(2) notes that Meals on Wheels volunteers provide the only social cont act to many house bound elderly and disabled Australians;

(3) further notes that the strength of Meals On Wheels organisations is linked to their ability to deliver to their clients in many diverse ways which recognises the needs of their clients and reflects the communities they service.

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