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

Mr President, I am sorry if Senator Murray believes I am not treating his question with respect. I am sorry that is your attitude, Senator Murray. You cannot deny—no-one in this place can seriously deny—that state governments are not responsible for what happens in their public hospitals. I will stop there, Senator, and move on to occupational health and safety.

As Senator Murray would know, this government does not have overwhelming responsibility, or major responsibility, for occupational health and safety. Again, Senator Murray would be aware—