Mr STALEY (Chisholm) - The Opposition is pleased that the Minister for Health (Dr Everingham) has seen fit to accept these amendments. All that the Opposition wishes to say is that we trust that the Minister will live up to the indications in these amendments and undertake genuine consultation with the States and genuinely regard their views as expressed in the amendment to clause 5. As to the second amendment, which relates to new clause 6a, what is sought to be established is the role of Parliament in regularly overseeing all the work of government. I simply repeat that we are pleased that these amendments have been accepted. We thank the Minister for agreeing to these amendments and we accord support to them.

Question resolved in the affirmative.

Resolution reported; report adopted.

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