Warren Snowdon (Lingiari, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Defence Science and Personnel) Share this | Hansard source

Madam Deputy Speaker, I am encouraged to look at Hansard. I do look at Hansard. I am a regular and avid reader of Hansard. I am a particularly avid reader not only of Hansard but also of other documents that might reflect on what the Leader of the Opposition has said over time. We know that he has taken, I think, 21 different positions on this stimulus package. A little bit of consistency is warranted.

The government has shown early, decisive action with the crafting of the Economic Security Strategy. It has been responsible, equitable and fair and has shown all the hallmarks of traditional Labor values. In times of greatest hardship the Australian people have always been able to put their trust in Labor to deliver. The Rudd government intends to deliver for all Australians, despite the self-serving logic of those opposite. Unfortunately, and sadly, I do not think the opposition have within them the ability to understand precisely what the government is doing here. They would rather undermine confidence in the Australian economy. I commend the bills to the House.

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