Jacinta Collins (Victoria, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Let me address again, as Senator Abetz interjects, the issue of opposition hypocrisy. Given that this measure satisfies these criteria, it comes as some surprise to see the opposition so opposed to this tax measure. It is even more surprising given that they introduced the very idea, as much as they have sought to hide that. Since 1979, when John Howard was Treasurer, Australian governments have taxed luxury vehicles more heavily than other vehicles.