Martin Ferguson (Batman, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Resources and Energy) Share this | Hansard source

Its capacity is going to grow over the next three to five years, and that investment is most welcome and supported by the government. In conclusion, I simply say that this is a debate that we had to have. We as a government are going to go on and get the balance right. The resources sector is part of our future, but so is tax reform. It is about making sure that we stand up for the long-term national interest of Australia. The government’s policies are not for sale. The opposition might be owned lock, stock and barrel by the likes of Clive Palmer and his ilk, but we are going to continue this program of activity, because it is in Australia’s long-term national interest.

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