Chris Bowen (McMahon, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Climate Change and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

It's not too late for the opposition to reflect on their position. The minister for transport will introduce the legislation tomorrow. There's a chance for the opposition to say: 'Okay. Toyota backs this. The Australian automotive dealers back it. The motor traders association backs it. Hyundai backs it. The NRMA backs it. RACV backs it. The RACQ backs it. Maybe we should back it. Maybe we should stop being so negative. Maybe we should do what we promised to do in 2016 and 2017, that the cabinet that the Leader of the Opposition was a member of decided and authorised the ministers to progress. Maybe it's time to catch up and actually be positive for once—actually support the government and support Australian motorists for once.

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