Anne McEwen (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Mr President, I ask a further supplementary question. Despite those expert views outlined by Senator Evans, there continue to be some senators opposite who claim the stimulus plan is not working. As the economic stimulus is having an impact in the housing and construction sector, could the minister detail other measures which may indicate the success of the government’s plan? Is the minister able to advise the Senate of the evidence which indicates that the government’s nation-building economic stimulus package is working? In particular, does the minister have data which shows the effect on the economy?