Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you, Senator Polley. I really do appreciate that question from Senator Polley, who I know understands the importance of infrastructure to local communities in her state of Tasmania. Before I answer, though, can I also take the opportunity to acknowledge in the gallery Alice Springs mayor Matt Paterson. I've met with Mayor Paterson in Alice Springs, as I know many others have. We welcome you to the chamber.

As we all know, the previous government left the infrastructure investment pipeline in a total mess, just like the entire budget that we inherited.