Santo Santoro (Queensland, Liberal Party, Minister for Ageing) Share this | Hansard source

I am not aware of the incident that Senator Murray has brought to the attention of the Senate. I will acquaint myself with that example, but I reiterate for the benefit of senators that, if a good example of best practice within a state-run hospital has been identified, it is up to the state governments to replicate that good practice and that good experience.

In response to Senator Murray’s statement that he does not believe that those opposite do not take their responsibilities as seriously as they should, as I claim they should, I will have to disagree, because I again say to you, Senator Murray, that I have not heard one of the senators opposite representing any state government get up and criticise the atrocious performance of state governments in relation to the administration of the public health system.