Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Really, Madam Speaker. The difference between members opposite and this government is that this government is determined to do the right thing by the people of Australia. This government is determined to give the people of Australia the best possible Medicare system, but we are going to do it in the closest possible harmony with the medical profession and the other great health professions of this country. That is exactly what the people of Australia expect. What they do not expect is what they are getting from members opposite, which is just jeering, sneering and smearing. They just can't help themselves—

Mr Perrett interjecting—

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