Peter Slipper (Fisher, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

They give preference to Canberra though. It is terrible.

84T Haase, Barry, MPMr HAASE—It is indeed. I believe it is time those two sections were put to the test and, once and for all, this opposition to bringing the taxation zone rebate up to date was put to rest. These sections of the Constitution ought to be put to the test. There is too great a need for the powerhouse of Australia, which is in remote areas in my electorate, to be given equity to attract genuine residents back to those areas, to develop the communities in those areas and to give those who are brave enough, tough enough and dedicated enough to live in those areas some degree of equity with city dwellers. I am saying to this place that out of my section of remote Australia comes the wealth that drives this nation. We maintain the balance of power with phenomenal exports, and yet we are given no equity by this government when it comes to the taxation zone rebate. If it is not equitable and increased, then it ought not to be maintained. (Time expired)

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