Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Speaker. Those opposite voted against the stimulus that saved Australia, that saved hundreds of thousands of jobs. There are many members on this side of the House who remember that vote. I will remember it for the rest of my life. I could not believe that those opposite could be so irresponsible to come into this House and vote against that stimulus that protected our community when global demand fell off a cliff. It was deeply irresponsible. The Leader of the Opposition was not here. He was around in the House earlier in the evening and he was witnessed by many people on this side of the House for his activities on that evening.

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