Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

Thanks, Madam Speaker. I will rephrase the question. The Commonwealth pays money to states. I understand that in another place there has been a $16 billion cut announced to Queensland schools and hospitals. Is Premier Newman lying when he contradicts the Prime Minister of Australia and says there is $16 billion worth of cuts? Who is telling the truth: the Prime Minister or Premier Newman?

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