House debates Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Economic Security Strategy) Bill 2008; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Economic Security Strategy) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009

Second Reading

Wednesday, 12 November 2008 House of Representatives

Andrew Robb

Andrew Robb Goldstein, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and COAG and Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on Emissions Trading Design

6:06 pm

I am not a climate change sceptic; I am a Rudd sceptic. I do not see the ability on the other side of the House to manage this serious issue in a way which not only protects and strengthens our great economy but, at the same time, protects the wonderful environment that we have and the world environment. I do not see that ability.

In relation to infrastructure—and we have the minister here—on the first question asked of the minister about Infrastructure Australia his response was:

… I predict we will see nitpicking around the sides because they do not really support nation building …

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