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

You may well say, ‘What’s this got to do with the question?’ because here was the answer:

I’m astonished the Treasurer hasn’t had his eye on the ball for climate change.

That was very relevant! The next question was:

Putting climate change aside, do you have concerns about a new US communications base at Geraldton?

Answer: I am here to remind Australians the Howard government has taken its hands off the wheel in relation to climate change.

Question: Mr Garrett, have you shed your previous views on US bases on Australian soil?

Answer: Appropriate shadows will respond to that question.

Question: Why don’t you tell us what you think about this US base?

Answer: I want to tell you what I think about climate change today.

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