Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Health Administration) Share this | Hansard source

I put on record that the opposition also understands the motivation of the Greens in moving this amendment. However, we agree with the government that the bill’s provision reflects the change in modern business practices and provides better protection for aged-care residents. As we understand it, while the provision allows for an examination of all relevant people, only those who are accountable are caught under the provision, and the minister has just confirmed that. For example, as we understand it, church leaders who do not involve themselves in the executive decisions of an aged-care service will not be included. On that basis, we will not support the amendment.