Southern Cross's hope is that they will all sign a statement pledging continuity of care for the company's 31, 000 residents in its 751 homes - irrespective of whether the company is rescued and reconstructed or whether it falls into administration.

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So I hope that that's just the sign that the Senate majority leader is still learning the ropes of his new job.

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That's why in Durban we hope the parties sign off on an agreement for a legal commitment.

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