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

As I was saying, Mr President, the Goldman Sachs report goes specifically to the policy failure being demonstrated by those opposite. It specifically outlines the impact on the Australian economy of the actions by those opposite in blocking ABIP. It is very relevant. It highlights exactly why the economic vandals on the other side of the chamber should be condemned. They are to be condemned by Australian families, by the business community and by the property sector. They are to be condemned for their irresponsible behaviour. Goldman Sachs have just payed a settlement to the HIH liquidator to cover up the member for Wentworth’s behaviour over a simple question: how much?