Mr ANDREN (1:59 PM) —In the time available I will indicate only the sorts of points that I intend to raise in the debate on the Aged Care Amendment (Omnibus) Bill 1999 . I can only endorse the words of the member for Bradfield last night in this debate about the former government's aged care policy or the lack of policy in many respects. Despite my instinctive distaste for pure marketplace economics, I commend the government's courage in this policy area, knowing as I do that a more courageous income tax policy from both sides of this House could deliver the sorts of aged care facilities that this country requires. The figures that Professor Bob Gregory was talking about several years ago, $145 million per year, could quite adequately be covered if we were serious about income tax reform in this country. They are points that I intend to raise later in this debate.

Mr SPEAKER —Order! It being 2 p.m., the debate is interrupted in accordance with standing order 101A. The member will have leave to continue speaking when the debate is resumed.