Senators:

That is the impression one gets at times. There are significant challenges ahead for anybody who will have that responsibility. I believe we can make a difference. I am pleased the Minister is being upbeat about changing the system. It depresses me to hear people say it does not matter who is in charge of health, that nobody can make a difference. I believe we can. For instance, improvements in cardiology have been a great success. My mother had a leaking valve replaced ten or 15 years ago — on the eve of the 1992 general election. It was not great timing.