Senate debates

Thursday, 12 February 2009

Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009; Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2009

Third Reading

4:27 pm

Photo of Nick XenophonNick Xenophon (SA, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate I support the government’s motion. I am prepared to be part of a process of further discussions and negotiations and to do so in good faith and with goodwill. I think it is important, and if there is any opportunity for this impasse to be resolved then I would like to be part of that process. I know the time constraint leaves us some 15 hours, but I would like to think we could at least crystallise our positions further. If that leads to a breakthrough, then so be it. If it does not, at least we have given it a go.

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