The federal government is set to introduce two bills on Wednesday that implement key aspects of its $50 billion health reform agenda.
Health Minister Nicola Roxon will introduce draft laws establishing a permanent Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.
It will set national standards and work with doctors to identify best practice clinical care.
Treasurer Wayne Swan will introduce legislation that aims to change the GST agreement with the states and territories.
Under Labor's plan, the commonwealth will claw back a third of the GST from the states in order to pay for the proposed National Health and Hospitals Network.
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Labor premiers and chief ministers have already agreed to these new financial arrangements, but Western Australia's Liberal Premier, Colin Barnett, is refusing to play ball.
Last week, Ms Roxon admitted the government couldn't possibly fully legislate its reform agenda before the next election, expected later this year.
Indeed, it's widely tipped that this week could be the last time parliament sits before the poll is called.
