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

The deputy leader's question went directly to a statement in parliament about Gina Rinehart's interests being served by the Leader of the Opposition. Yes, he is Gina Rinehart's butler because he is a man in this parliament who says to Australian families, 'Give up your family payments because I want to give them back to Gina Rinehart.' The Leader of the Opposition, the Deputy Leader of the Opposition and all of those on the opposition benches seem unable to make what is a very clear distinction.

I am happy when major mining companies create Australian jobs and prosperity.

Mrs Griggs interjecting—

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