Michael Johnson (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is a pleasure to speak in the parliament today on this historic day in Australian politics, which marks the 10-year anniversary of the election of the Howard government in March 1996. I think the people of Australia will be well pleased with their investment in March 1996. This government has embarked on enormous reforms, and it has taken on initiatives to improve the lives of the people of Australia.

I congratulate the Prime Minister and the government. I commend the Treasurer and the Minister for Foreign Affairs for the achievement of 10 years in their respective roles. They have really been the cornerstone of this government’s success. As the Prime Minister said last night, we do have to thank the people first. We thank the people of Australia who placed their faith in us. Politics is all about making a difference. Politics is about changing people’s lives for the better to give their families and their communities the opportunities to flourish and to prosper.

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