John Howard (Bennelong, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

On this issue it is. There is not much doubt. We know where the unions stand, and from that we know where the Labor Party will be told to stand when the time comes. They are not really interested in helping these workers; they are only interested in running a miserable media campaign. Again, I appeal to these workers—and I appeal to the media to encourage them—to get in touch with the department. They will investigate the claims and get to the bottom of this. If the AMWU are serious about the welfare of the workers, as distinct from scoring political points, they will encourage them to take up the department’s offer.

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