Tim Watts (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

Under the Turnbull government, Australia is currently drifting towards 'becoming a banana republic' status again: a nation whose government is incapable of confronting the biggest challenge facing our households, our economy and our environment. In contrast, the Australian Labor Party is up to the challenge, and at the next federal election the Australia people will be able to make a choice about the future of this country, a choice about who will tackle this challenge head-on. (Time expired)

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