Julia Gillard (Lalor, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for Corio for his question, which will be the last question in the parliamentary session this year. Can I perhaps echo a theme started by the member for Batman, that there would be many members in this parliament and many members of the Australian community who are looking forward to some quiet time at the end of the year and a few holiday pursuits. Amongst the things that people might be thinking of doing as they move towards the festive season and get a bit of quiet time is going to the movies. Of course, one of the movies they may be going to see would be the new movie Australia by Baz Luhrmann. Certainly I know the Minister for Trade is a big advocate for it. I do not know how he manages to find the time, but he is someone who—

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