Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

It is beyond my capacity to explain front pages of newspapers, or headlines. At times I wish I could explain where certain headlines come from, but I have to say that so far I have failed in that endeavour. All I can do is refer Senator Wong to the media release put out by the Minister for Industry when announcing additional support by the government for the car industry in South Australia. In that statement it was very clear that, as a result of the decisions made independently by car manufacturers like Holden, Toyota and Ford that the government expected to realise most of the savings without legislation. Minister Macfarlane has been entirely transparent. You have asked me questions about the specific numbers and, in an effort to be as helpful and transparent as possible, I have been entirely transparent with you as well.