Peter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Deputy President, I knew that the chamber would be a lot less rowdy with you in the Deputy President's chair.

Honourable senators interjecting—

I have proven my point. Right around the country, there is a historic opportunity for infrastructure. Why are we sitting on our hands? Why aren't we getting money moving, creating jobs, stimulating aggregate demand, making this country more sustainable and dealing with investment for future generations of Australians? We are talking about long-term projects here. The project to fix the water problems in my state, the $900 million that we need—