Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

I repeat: it is not the Commonwealth's policy. It is absolutely not the Commonwealth's policy. What the states and territories do in respect of public schools is entirely a matter for them. Unlike members opposite, who are always trying to raise yet another scare campaign, there are some Labor leaders who are prepared to talk seriously about our future. I notice that the South Australian Labor government is prepared to have a serious talk about tax reform.

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