Nicolle Flint (Boothby, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The idea that the opposition now want to come into this place, after they have done so much to fuel inequality, and accuse us of causing inequality is, quite frankly, absurd.

Unlike those opposite, who believe that inequality should be addressed through yet more, higher, taxes and wealth redistribution, we understand that the best way to address inequality is through employment, through the dignity of work. I am reminded of a quote from Warren Mundine, from The Australian, from November 2014, which has really stayed with me. He said:

Poverty comes in different forms and degrees. But the solutions to poverty are the same—education and employment.

We understand that, here on this side of the House. We understand that through jobs, through the dignity of work, people can afford to provide for themselves, for their families and for their communities.

I just want to quickly touch on one of the projects I am particularly proud of in my electorate of Boothby, given that the Prime Minister and the Minister for Urban Infrastructure have made some significant statements on infrastructure today, and that is the extension of the Tonsley line to Flinders Medical Centre and Flinders University. It is a $43 million investment that is going to do so much for people in my electorate in terms of short-term and long-term jobs. It is also going to provide public transport, which is absolutely fabulous, for patients and the families that have to use Flinders Medical Centre, as well as for students going to university. I commend the Prime Minister and the Minister for Urban Infrastructure for all they have done on this project and for infrastructure for our nation.

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