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senate vote 2006-12-05#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:19:43	Title Description The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".(Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. ) ~~Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.~~ ~~''Background to the bill''~~ The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.(Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].) The majority voted against [amendments](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22) introduced by Greens Senator [Kerry Nettle](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate). Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [private health insurance rebate](http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm)". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".(Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2). ) Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful. _Background to the bill_ The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [Medibank Private](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private) Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.(Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals) and on the ABC's World Today program [here](http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm).)
senate vote 2006-12-05#1 Edited by system on 2014-10-07 16:16:32	Title Description The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1] Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".(Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. ) Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2] ~~''References''~~ * [1] Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. * [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here]. The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.(Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].)
senate vote 2006-12-05#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-06 15:02:44	Title Description The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1] Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2] ''References'' * [1] Read Senator Kettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. * [1] Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. * [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].
senate vote 2006-12-05#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-06-06 14:58:35	Title Description The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the private health insurance rebate". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1] Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1] Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2] ''References'' * [1] Read Senator Kettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. * [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].
senate vote 2006-12-05#1 Edited by mackay staff on 2014-04-23 14:30:42	Title ~~Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 — In Committee~~ Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate Description ~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendments (<b>Senator Nettle’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>~~ The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle]. Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the private health insurance rebate". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1] Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful. ''Background to the bill'' The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2] ''References'' * [1] Read Senator Kettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. * [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].

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The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle].
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".(Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. )
~~Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.~~
~~''Background to the bill''~~
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.(Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].)
The majority voted against [amendments](http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22) introduced by Greens Senator [Kerry Nettle](http://publicwhip-rails.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate).
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [private health insurance rebate](http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm)". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".(Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [here](http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2). )
Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.
_Background to the bill_
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [Medibank Private](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private) Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.(Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [here](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals) and on the ABC's World Today program [here](http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm).)

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The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle].
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1]
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".(Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here]. )
Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2]
~~''References''~~
* [1] Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here].
* [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.(Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].)

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The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle].
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1]
Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2]
''References''
* [1] Read Senator Kettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here].
* [1] Read Senator Nettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here].
* [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].

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The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle].
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the private health insurance rebate". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1]
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the [http://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/incentivessurcharges/insurancerebate.htm private health insurance rebate]". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1]
Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2]
''References''
* [1] Read Senator Kettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here].
* [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].

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~~Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 — In Committee~~
Medibank Private Sale Bill 2006 - In Committee - Abolish the private health insurance rebate

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~~<p pwmotiontext="moved">That the amendments (<b>Senator Nettle’s</b>) be agreed to.</p>~~
The majority voted against [http://parlinfo.aph.gov.au/parlInfo/search/display/display.w3p;query=Id%3A%22legislation%2Famend%2Fr2607_amend_c94387e0-b040-4a3f-a717-8122698ed615%22 amendments] introduced by Greens Senator [http://publicwhip-test.openaustraliafoundation.org.au/mp.php?mpn=Kerry_Nettle&mpc=Senate&house=senate Kerry Nettle].
Senator Nettle explained that these amendments "abolish the private health insurance rebate". She argued that this money used to pay this rebate "should be redirected and instead spent on our public healthcare system".[1]
Because the majority voted against these amendments, they were unsuccessful.
''Background to the bill''
The bill was introduced to allow the federal government to sell its interest in [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private Medibank Private] Limited and allow Medibank to operate on a “for profit” basis. The Coalition Government plans to do this after the 2007 election, should it be re-elected.[2]
''References''
* [1] Read Senator Kettle's full explanation of these amendments [http://www.openaustralia.org/senate/?id=2006-12-05.4.2 here].
* [2] Read more about this privatisation proposal on Wikipedia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medibank_Private#Privatisation_proposals here] and on the ABC's World Today program [http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2006/s1739241.htm here].