David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Justice and Customs) Share this | Hansard source

oblivious to government policy cites the fact that they only want to hear very selective things from within their own tight, pessimistic circle. Western Australia is receiving $1,704.5 billion over five years—$308 million in 2007-08. Western Australia, for the benefit of Senator Sterle, is receiving—let me say it again—$308 million in 2007-08. Where has the learned senator been for the last two days? It must have been a good celebration. There is $997.2 million for 20 projects and maintenance on the AusLink national land transport network—$165.9 million in 2007-08. A very depressed hush comes over the other side of the chamber!