Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

What I do know is that this government is getting on with continuing to support growth in the Australian economy and supporting jobs. This question is from the Liberal Party, who actually opposed us funding the reconstruction of Queensland following the natural disasters. They came into the parliament and opposed the reconstruction effort, because they oppose everything. They did not think we should rebuild Queensland bridges and roads. They did not think that was a good idea. The National Party sat silent again when these important debates were on.

This government is delivering jobs and supporting Queensland reconstruction. It is ensuring we have a price on carbon and that we get the benefits of the mining boom spread throughout our economy. All the opposition do is oppose and have negative attitudes to every proposition that is put before this parliament. They have nothing to offer the Australian people. This government is getting on with the task at hand.