Kevin Rudd (Griffith, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the Leader of the Opposition for his question. As I have said on a number of occasions, with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight I would not have met with Mr Burke. As I have said on many occasions, I got that wrong. And, as I have said on many occasions, had I been aware of what subsequently became apparent through the ACCC inquiry, I would not have met him. As for the member for Perth’s comments, he of course had the benefit of particular insights in the West. I recognise his better insight on these questions. I should have had that insight myself at the time. I accept full responsibility for my actions.

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