Ursula Stephens (NSW, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Social Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the senators for their contributions in summing up the debate. This is very important legislation for us. It actually heralds landmark changes for Australian health practitioners. It is, as Senator Fierravanti-Wells said, a piece of work that COAG initiated in 2004 and it is very important for us to ensure that this bill takes effect from 1 July. I commend the bill to the Senate.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.