Anthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

One thing changed in terms of the industrial action. As of Saturday, the only industrial action that was taking place was pilots wearing red ties—that was the only action that was taking place—and making announcements to their members; yet between 14 October when the Leader of the Opposition made that statement and Friday—the same day we had the front page Daily Telegraph article and the same day we had the letters from the premiers of Victoria and New South Wales—the Leader of the Opposition changed his position. We know that earlier on he could not answer the question when journalists asked him, 'When were you told?'

The Manager of Opposition Business interjected about 'industrial terrorism'. We heard questions yesterday about 'extreme union action'—when it was a lockout by the employer. On this side of the House, it makes no difference whether you have a suit on or a blue collar—

Mr Pyne interjecting—

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