Stephen Jones (Whitlam, Australian Labor Party, Assistant Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

It's important that the opposition, members who are gathered here—in fact, all Australians—understand exactly why the government is introducing these changes and the process that we intend to have to consult with stakeholders to ensure that we get the absolute detail right and to ensure that we explain to members opposite how it fits in with current arrangements. The reason we are doing this is that we have inherited a $1 trillion debt.

Opposition members interjecting—

You are a joke.

Honourable members interjecting—

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