Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

What that means is that we need to have an adult and informed debate and discussion about the reforms that government can undertake. I notice that members on the other side have been running for cover whenever any changes to the tax system are mentioned. They want us to channel the former Treasurer, the member for Lilley, who succeeded only in shutting down discussion on tax. Let me say to you, Mr Speaker: we are not afraid of an open discussion. We want to see every view expressed.

Mr Brendan O'Connor interjecting—

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