House debates

Wednesday, 12 November 2008

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

6:06 pm

Photo of Andrew RobbAndrew Robb (Goldstein, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and COAG and Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader on Emissions Trading Design) Share this | Hansard source

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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