Anne Ruston (SA, Liberal Party, Minister for Families and Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

The Morrison-McCormack government is absolutely unashamedly vocal in its support of our resource sector and our energy sector. A gas led recovery is central to our budget and the nation's economic recovery. The actions taken by our government have assisted in lowering gas prices and ensuring supply to manufacturers, industry and households. We're a government that delivers on our commitments.

We are delighted that the ALP government in the Northern Territory has actually signalled its intent to support downstream industries through the gas development strategy. Unfortunately, not everyone in this parliament has the same commitment to that development. Labor claim they support jobs in the resources sector, but the party is completely divided on that. It's more interested in inner city votes and jobs than in the economic development of rural and regional Australia, an area that I know, Senator McMahon, you are absolutely passionate about supporting.