The SPEAKER (15:14): I have received a letter from the honourable member for Ballarat proposing that a definite matter of public importance be submitted to the House for discussion, namely: The government's plan to increase the cost of health and aged care for Australians I call upon those members who approve of the proposed discussion to rise in their places. More than the number of members required by the standing orders having risen in their places Mr Burke: I seek leave of the House to allow the member for Blair to take responsibility for the starting of the MPI. Leave granted.