Ms JANN McFARLANE (2:32 PM) — My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. I refer to the Prime Minister's statement to the House yesterday in which he indicated that something significant and tangible should be done in memory of the victims of the terrorist attack in Bali and for the benefit of the people of Bali. Is the government considering, as part of this, a permanent upgrade of hospital services in Bali?

Mr COSTELLO (Treasurer) —I thank the honourable member for her question. Yes, one of the things that the government has considered is putting in place some kind of training for medical services and upgrading of medical facilities in Bali, which would provide an ongoing opportunity for doctors to be trained and for treatment to be given. I am not in a position to announce any outcome in relation to that, but that has certainly been one of the matters that the government has been considering.

In addition to that, the government has been considering a lasting memorial; if you like, a place of pilgrimage that the relatives and friends of victims, and other Australians, could go to, which would be an acknowledgment of the terrible loss that Australia has suffered. Obviously, while the Prime Minister and the Deputy Prime Minister are in Bali they will have the opportunity to engage in further discussions, but I can assure the honourable member that that is one of the matters that is under discussion.