Rex Patrick (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I rise only briefly to speak on the National Health Amendment (Enhancing the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) Bill 2021. I note Labor Party and Liberal Party senators have spelt out the provisions, which I support. I have some concerns about unintended consequences, particularly in relation to some drugs that may end up being caught in a price cut in circumstances where they haven't hit the 15-year mark. That's the reason I ask for this bill to be removed from non-controversial, simply so that I could ask some questions in the committee stage. I support the bill in principle, but I'm worried about some unintended consequences.