Michaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Jobs and Innovation) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the minister for that answer. I ask the minister further: how does having a strong economy and providing tax relief for Australian businesses contribute to the nation's jobs growth?

Ultimately, it is all about growing our businesses and creating jobs: jobs and growth. This is what happens when you have a government that understands you need to put in place the right policy framework to incentivise businesses to prosper and grow. We on this side of the chamber will continue to back policies that do just this.

Why are we opening up export opportunities for our businesses through free trade agreements? Because we want to create more job opportunities for Australians. Why are we investing in our nation's transport infrastructure? It benefits local communities and, ultimately, it creates more jobs for Australians. Why are we investing in our defence community? Why are we investing in science and innovation? Because we know that, when you make these investments, businesses are able to grow and, ultimately, you create more jobs for Australians. That is what the Turnbull government and members of this government are committed to.