Kim Beazley (Brand, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the Spotlight 2c an hour AWA which would see Mrs Annette Harris lose $90 a week in take-home pay. Is the Prime Minister aware of the statement on ABC radio on Saturday by Mrs Harris:

“I thought John Howard was just Prince Charming ...

“But ... after what’s happened and his arrogant attitude in Parliament—it’s just left me cold ...

“I’d like him to come and walk in my shoes for a day and see what I actually do as a mother and as a worker and then coming home every night.

“I don’t have people serving me for $14.28 an hour, I’ve got to do all that myself.”

When will the Prime Minister go to Coffs Harbour and personally explain to Mrs Harris how her losing $90 a week is fair?

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