Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:12): The reason it was so needed is that, as Dr Duckett told us: The legacy left by Liberal health ministers Dutton, Ley, and Hunt is a Medicare scheme sorely in need of repair, because of the slow erosion of the value of rebates, and the failure to respond in any meaningful way to changed circumstances … Our record investment means it's easier for 11 million Australians, including kids, pensioners and other concession card holders, to see a doctor—the largest investment in bulk-billing in the 40 years of Medicare history. Senator Ruston: Not true. Senator WONG: No amount of you saying it's not true makes it so, Senator Ruston. You see, we invest in Medicare and you don't, because we believe in Medicare and you don't. It's as simple as that. Senator Ruston interjecting— Senator WONG: The College of General Practitioners says this is 'a game changer'. The PRESIDENT: Minister, please resume your seat. Senator Ruston, I am going to ask you to withdraw those marks. I'm not going to repeat them. Senator Ruston: I withdraw my remarks. The PRESIDENT: Thank you, Senator Ruston. Minister, please continue. Senator WONG: This is 'a game changer', to use the words of the College of General Practitioners. It stands in stark contrast to Mr Dutton and his failed record and GP tax. (Time expired)