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

Thank you. I was asked a broad question about belief and priorities and I am answering it. I have outlined the government’s priorities in strengthening the economy. I can say in this parliament that we have the policies, plans and vision for this nation’s future, including a stronger economy. What we are seeing from the Leader of the Opposition is him throwing out fundamental Liberal Party tenets: competition—they no longer believe in it; markets—they no longer believe in them; balanced or surplus budgets—they no longer believe them; low taxes—they no longer believe in them. This is a pit bull that has turned on its owner. That is the limit of his vision for the country. (Time expired)

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