Simon Birmingham (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Trade) Share this | Hansard source

While in this chamber I've thought many things about Senator Wong at different times but I never thought that Senator Wong was a slow learner. But, on this occasion: third question and third same failed approach from Senator Wong—the third same failed approach in terms of just playing petty politics. If the Australian Labor Party think that Australian parents, Australian schools and Australian teachers care about these petty political games, they are wrong. If they think that Australian farmers or Australian businesses care about these petty political games, they are terribly wrong.

Our government has ensured that our economy is stronger, thanks to our trading relationships with the world. And, from a strong economy, we are able to invest in the services that Australians care about, such as school education. A strong economy, balancing the budget and record investment in our schools are this Liberal-National government's achievements.