Keith Wolahan (Menzies, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It's always worthwhile listening to speakers that come before you, from both sides. It gives you a sense of perspective about what matters to each side. I am really glad to see that the Minister for Defence Industry is here and that the member for Boothby, in her contribution, mentioned defence. We saw earlier this week the true heart of the Labor Party. On the one hand, we had the Labor Party come in here and show their statesman credentials, and we heard them speaking in hushed tones about veterans, national security and how we're on a unity ticket for the national interest. Then, as they turn on a dime, we see the other side of the Labor Party come in, the brawler side. I didn't come up with the words 'brawler statesman'. Someone who sits over there, the Treasurer, came up with those words. A lot of commentary has been given about the Treasurer's 6,000-word essay over summer. No-one on this side has criticised the Treasurer for putting pen to paper.

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