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

Thanks again, Senator Sterle, and I can tell you, as someone who recently renovated his own home, that I know exactly how important our local tradies are to our households. But they also play an absolutely vital role for businesses, both large and small. It's important that we all stimulate the local economy, not just talk about it. Whether it's the plumber making sure the water is running, the metalworker keeping the factory production line moving or the sparky keeping the lights on, they will all benefit from Labor's tax cuts.

But, every time we see a Liberal frontbencher have a lightbulb moment and go on TV, they make their position absolutely clear. They want a return to Scott Morrison's tax plan. When deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley was asked whether they would roll back Australia's tax cuts, she said, 'Absolutely this is our position.' And, helpfully, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Dutton, offered this up himself without being pushed, saying: 'Do we walk away from the principles of stage 3? Absolutely not.'

And they even say no right now.

Thank you, Senator Hume! They don't walk away from the— (Time expired)