House debates Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2007-2008

Consideration in Detail

Wednesday, 13 June 2007 House of Representatives

Malcolm Turnbull

Malcolm Turnbull Wentworth, Liberal Party, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources

11:12 am

Firstly, as far as the forward estimates are concerned, I answered that question earlier; the honourable member obviously was not paying attention. It is an estimate. If there is the opportunity to invest more in a nearer time frame then obviously that is something that we would have regard to. The objective is to get on with the job. Having said that, experience in large water projects—which the honourable member cannot lay any claim to, I am afraid—tells you that invariably these projects—

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