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

That is the actual inference of the opposition Treasury spokesman’s question; otherwise, why would she ask it and why would those in the Senate be seeking to block the passage of the relevant legislation? It is because, in their heart of hearts, they actually do not believe in nation building. If that is not the case, why is that legislation being blocked in the Senate? I do not understand. If it is not the case then why was the attempt just made by the opposition Treasury spokesman to cast doubt on a nation-building agenda?

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