Chris Ellison (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to thank all the speakers who have participated in this important debate today, which deals with the Trade Practices Amendment (Personal Injuries and Death) Bill 2004. The bill is a final plank in the program of tort law reforms pursued by both the Commonwealth and state governments over the past few years. These reforms will benefit all Australians by making insurance more affordable and available. A number of speakers have touched on this. A great deal of research has gone into this. The expert panel which was chaired by Justice Ipp has been mentioned. This bill will implement recommendations 19 and 20 of the review of the law of negligence. I commend the bill to the Senate.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.