Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

When talking about tax, the Leader of the Opposition and those opposite have a very clear record over a long period of time. They are very strong in taxing the weak and very weak in taxing the strong! It has been demonstrated in this House time and time again. We on this side of the House understand the importance of the national interest. We understand the importance of getting incentive right—that when people work hard they get a bit extra in their hands. That incentive is so important. It is why personal tax reform is so important. It is important when it comes to company tax. It is important when it comes to the reform of federal-state relations—

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