Kim Carr (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research) Share this | Hansard source

I think the opposition has to face up to its responsibilities to the Australian people because, as far as this government is concerned, we have a responsibility to capture the real value of our mineral wealth and apply it to make this country fairer and stronger. We are using this revenue to generate more superannuation savings for working families, we are using it to lower taxes for all companies—especially for small business—and we are using this revenue to meet our future infrastructure needs, particularly in the mining states. The government takes a responsible approach; the opposition takes an irresponsible approach. Our focus is on building this nation for the common good and we will not be deterred by vested interests or by the servants of the status quo over there. (Time expired)