The Australian economy is resilient, but business and consumer confidence is fragile.
We are already seeing older people wanting greater choice in how, when and where they receive care.
Australia is already a world leader in dementia research, treatment and care.
Dementia is not exclusively a problem of the developed world.
And I believe that the best buy in public health today must be a combination of regular physical exercise and a healthy diet.
There are genuine concerns about the status of children to be sent to Malaysia and also there are genuine concerns about the human rights record in Malaysia.