Lyn Allison (Victoria, Australian Democrats) Share this | Hansard source

I want to make a comment as well about one of the minister’s remarks: that those opposed to this bill or to private health insurance are somehow reflecting the politics of envy. I am not sure whether this offends against standing orders but it certainly offends against me. I think there are perfectly logical arguments to be put, and they are being put. They were by Senator Nettle and I have certainly done so in this place. It has got nothing to do with politics of envy of people who can afford or choose private health insurance. It has got nothing to do with that and I object to the minister saying so.