Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Today’s figures show we cannot resist the pull of international economic forces, but our economy is better placed than other nations to face this global financial crisis. As I have said in this chamber before, and as the Treasurer said yesterday in the other place, all arms of policy are directed towards buffering our nation and its people from the worst the world can throw at us. The government has acted decisively to strengthen growth and limit the impact of the global financial crisis on Australian jobs. Our $10.4 billion Economic Security Strategy, the bulk of which kicks in from next week, will provide relief to households and strengthen growth. The $15.1 billion COAG package will help stimulate growth, create jobs— (Time expired)