Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Minister for Communications) Share this | Hansard source

Seriously, what is the question? The government's policies are sound. All of the government's policies have my support. The government will confront the big economic challenges that face Australia and we will ensure that, with our policies as they develop, we deliver continued strong economic growth. We have a vision for strong economic growth in Australia, and the free trade agreement of which we have been speaking a lot this week is a key part of that.

But the Labor Party, unable to add any specifics to their questions, just want to provide some sort of generalised political attack to which all that can be given in response is a 'Please have another go' type of answer. If the honourable member wants to ask me or any of my ministers a question with any specifics about any part of our portfolio, we will endeavour to answer it. But what she provides is simply an allegation, the sort of pointless piece of argument that so frustrates Australians. The thousands of Australians who watch question time would dearly love to see a proper political debate about the real issues. The slanging match should be over. The honourable member, with great respect, could ask a question that enables an informed answer to be given.

Ms King interjecting—

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