Bob Katter (Kennedy, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

() (): My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Is the minister aware that the greatest jobs growth in Australian history was in WA and Queensland in the Charles Court and Bjelke-Petersen years? In both states all fly-ins, even intrastate, were banned. Does this not make an absolute mockery of the Liberals' claim that 457 visas are necessary? In light of the government body Australia Post employing hundreds of 457s for postal delivery, could he assure the House that these 457s will be terminated and Australians employed? In light of nearly 300,000 people registered for full-time employment in WA and Queensland, would he not condemn the Liberals for bringing in each year— (Time expired)

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