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

Thanks, Senator Brockman. Phase 2B covers the balance of Australia's adult population and phase 3 is for those aged under 16, if recommended.

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