Nigel Scullion (NT, Country Liberal Party, Minister for Indigenous Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Well, the answer is of course that the opposition is a block. The opposition might parrot the lines 'regional jobs for regional Queensland' but the coalition is the only party that has actually delivered jobs and is delivering jobs now for regional Queensland. The opposition has absolutely no credibility when it comes to regional jobs. Regional Australians are tired of the opposition leader's fake gestures and tired lines. They have told us they can see right through this bloke. He is laying the groundwork to walk slowly away from projects like the Carmichael mine and the 10,000 jobs it will create for Central Queensland. The opposition leader should explain why keeping his job is far more important to him than creating jobs for regional Australians who are desperate for a secure future for themselves and their families. We're delivering more, better-paid jobs for Central Queensland, and I know Queensland is lucky to have candidates like Senator O'Sullivan and Senator Canavan. (Time expired)