Julian McGauran (Victoria, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

A team effort it is! The difference between the new Senator Ryan, when he got up to speak, and the government senators, was that he was well prepared. He had analysed the subject. His speech was well structured. It had the fire and passion of belief and philosophy—unlike the other speakers. So I am happy to join Senator Fifield and Senator Ryan and my colleagues who follow in this debate. I will read the motion for the record, because it says it all. It says:

That the Senate condemns the Rudd Government for its reckless management of the Australian economy in a time of global economic challenge, including:(a) the Government’s irresponsibility in talking down the Australian economy—