Peter Dutton (Dickson, Liberal Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

That is a very valid point, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sorry that I haven't addressed you with the correct title. Madam Deputy Speaker, the reality is that he took the title as the worst minister in the Rudd-Gillard-Rudd years. It's a badge of honour, too—I understand that—because he has completely zero self-awareness.

The fact is, Mr Speaker, that there is a broader issue taking place here. An intervention into the markets has already seen companies withdraw effort. If we restrict supply of gas into the market then we're going to see prices increase. That's what this government is sowing the seeds of. They don't realise it yet. They are excited about their win. They have the support of the Greens. When the Labor Party and the Greens come together on economic policy, you know that trouble is on the horizon, Mr Speaker. You know that power prices under this government will continue to go up and up. You know, Mr Speaker, that the uncertainty that they are creating in the marketplace will mean a reduction in investment. You know that, Mr Speaker.

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