Joe Hockey (North Sydney, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

He does remember that vote. I am so pleased he recalls that vote. I know there is some fading memory there. Of course, former ACTU presidents have selective memories, especially in this place. I would say, though, that he is not a bad guy, the old minister for resources, the old charmer. In the deep, dark recesses of his memory, he will recall that he voted against the GST. But, I would say this to him: give that part of your brain a little bit of oxygen, give it the opportunity to rebirth and remind yourself of the fact that you voted against the GST, and now you are voting for legislation that wants to claim it back.

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