Darren Chester (Gippsland, National Party, Deputy Leader of the House) Share this | Hansard source

In relation to the Bolivia Hill project, it is important to note that Labor did nothing on that project in the time that it was in government. We're getting on with the job of delivering better, safer roads in the New England region, which, as I said earlier, will change lives and will save lives.

The member for New England was fundamentally the driving force behind the inland rail project, with the support of colleagues right along the route. The member for Parkes, the member for Riverina, the member for Groom and the member for Maranoa are all strong advocates for the Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project that is being delivered by this government.

So I do thank the member for Grayndler for his question. At least we know that one member opposite is actually interested in issues that people in regional Australia care about. They care about better roads, they care about the cost of living and they care about affordable, reliable energy. What they don't care about is this Leader of the Opposition, who they know is very shifty. They know they can't trust him and they know that he is not interested in their jobs in regional Australia.

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