Chris Hayes (Werriwa, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Minister, Treasury does forecast that there will be a decline in productivity this year through to the next financial year. I do recall what you said in response to my opening question, particularly where you wanted to make some claims with respect to Work Choices being able to deliver greater productivity in workplaces. But, having regard to the forecast by Treasury—that is, that there will be a decline in productivity over the next financial year—do not you think that is inconsistent with the position that you are now putting in relation to Work Choices delivering greater productivity in workplaces in this country?

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