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

That is a very good question by Senator Seselja, if I might say so. Increasing choice and delivering better services for consumers is central to this government's plan for driving growth in jobs in our economy, and it is also central to our response to the Harper review. The Harper review encourages governments at all levels to lead a new phase of change, to deliver better services and greater choices for Australians. In turn, this will help drive growth in jobs in our economy and support the higher living standards that result from these efforts. When businesses become more competitive and efficient, they invest in Australia, and investment creates jobs and growth, which are of course central to the future strength and success of the Australian economy. While this government is getting on with the job of pursuing and implementing serious reform, what do we get from Labor in their big year of new ideas? Three new tax increases. That is all Bill Shorten has got to show for this year of big ideas. (Time expired)