Chris Bowen (Prospect, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

They met individually; I am glad to hear it. The minister and several other ministers were at the dinner, as were shadow ministers, and we heard about Mr Friedman’s views on what makes a successful nation in this difficult time around the world. An interesting quote has been brought to my attention. Thomas Friedman says this:

Money, jobs, and opportunity in the flat world will go to the countries with the best infrastructure, the best education system that produces the most educated work force, the most investor-friendly laws, and the best environment.

Last night’s budget fails the Thomas Friedman test because it fails the future test—

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