Andrew Robb (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade and Investment) Share this | Hansard source

There is nothing to really answer there. If that sort of logic is going to prevail, so be it. As I said, I think the best thing would be for the member for Melbourne to come and avail himself of some information about what is and what is not in the agreement, how it will work and how binding it is. This agreement is a rolled gold, rock-solid agreement which will protect workers, protect their jobs and protect their salary levels. In fact, it is going to create tens of thousands of jobs in the years ahead. Perpetuating this sort of fear campaign—and that is what it is, to be brutal about it—continues to create uncertainty and to undermine the confidence that is being generated daily by this agreement. It just detracts from the opportunities that are there for the taking and from which all Australians can benefit.

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