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    18   DISCUSSION OF MATTER OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE— Families

The House was informed that Mr Abbott (Leader of the Opposition) had proposed that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely, “The failure of the Government to address the day to day concerns of Australian families”.

The proposed discussion having received the necessary support—

Mr Abbott addressed the House.

Discussion ensued.

Discussion concluded.