Peter Costello (Higgins, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

He interjects in defence of the New South Wales government’s tardiness. He interjects in defence of them rather than standing up for once and saying to these factional backers to get on with it—take a position in the interests of financial investors. He interjects in that way in which he attempts to absolve himself from any responsibility. This is an important matter. We call on the New South Wales government to do it. It is necessary for every investor in Australia.

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