Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Aged Care and Senior Australians) Share this | Hansard source

Labor's games will not change a thing for the Australians who need our help the most. For me, this has never been about politics. I've invited the shadow minister to the table on many occasions—at any time she has asked. I've called many Labor MPs in Victoria to give them information on outbreaks that are occurring in their electorates so that they can assist their constituents with their issues. I've worked closely with my counterpart in Victoria, cooperating on many of the issues in the interests of senior Australians in Victoria and their loved ones, and I acknowledge and thank him for his cooperation.

Responding to this cruel virus and its impact on communities remains my focus. Again, my sincerest condolences to all those who have lost loved ones. We are all ultimately responsible for the decisions made to protect the people we love the most. That is my focus—to deliver the plan and to keep senior Australians safe. I thank the Senate.