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

I understand that it is uncomfortable for the opposition, but they should be very clear with the Australian people that they stand for increased tax, they stand for ripping off the Schoolkids Bonus and they have got $70 billion of cutbacks coming to essential services in health and education, because that is the liberal way. The government stands by the choices we have made in preparation for this budget: choices focused on jobs and growth, choices focused on getting our nation ready for the future.

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