Mark Vaile (Lyne, National Party, Deputy Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

But I will leave the last comment about leadership and the ability to make a decision to the member for Griffith. He is quoted in an interview that he did with the Courier Mail with Peter Morley. This is a direct quote about him and his ability to lead this nation. The article reads, ‘With the increasing influence of the Queensland right on federal politics, the ministry may well be within his reach.’ But as for the top job, Mr Rudd said, ‘I don’t believe I have the goods to be Prime Minister.’ We agree.

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