Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

As we know, the tax measure being considered in the Senate at the moment is a tax on condensate. Again, I draw the attention of those opposite, including the honourable member, to their leader’s own statement on 20 August. He said:

I am advised in part it—

the change in excise—

is not likely to have any impact on domestic gas prices.

I know it is a politically uncomfortable message for the honourable member, particularly on this day, that his own leader does not adhere to the political script that he desires. I know that is politically uncomfortable—

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