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Senator GALLAGHER (Australian Capital Territory—Minister for Finance, Minister for the Public Service, Minister for Women, Minister for Government Services and Manager of Government Business in the Senate) (12:03): I seek leave to make a short statement. The PRESIDENT: Leave is granted for one minute. Senator GALLAGHER: The government will be opposing this motion.

We are working in close consultation with patient, consumer and industry representatives regarding the Health Technology Assessment Review and have commenced negotiations on the strategic agreement. We are progressing the release of the HTA review and continuing to engage with consumers on these reforms, and it's important that these processes be allowed to play out.

We'll have more to say on these matters as the process progresses. The PRESIDENT: The question is that general business notice of motion No. 587 standing in the name of Senator Ruston be agreed to.