James Stevens (Sturt, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

The legislation before us is the greatest example of that fraud, and we will see what the people of Australia think about that fraud at the next election. We will find out what they think about a government that makes solemn vows, solemn commitments and solemn promises and breaks them after making them.

This legislation will pass the parliament, and we welcome reducing the tax burden on Australians. It is appalling that it is being funded by increasing taxes on other Australians, and we will have more to say about that in the lead-up to the next election. In the meantime, it is absolutely appalling that a solemn commitment to the people of this country was made by the Labor Party in a campaign and they are now legislating to break that promise.

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