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

the member for Brand, was asked on ABC's AM, 'Do you support the Carmichael mine?'—the Adani mine. He said, 'I do, yes.' 'Why is that?' 'Because the development of this resource, of this coal resource, is in our national interest.'

Government members interjecting—

Yes! Come over! Come over! You're one of us. Come over! He also said that the mine is 'in the interest of the communities affected'. He says it is actually very good for everyone involved. This is a project which is a good project which will bring good economic activity and it is eminently sensible. We agree. (Time expired)

Mr Danby interjecting—

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