Tim Watts (Gellibrand, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I say to all those opposite: if they want to oppose a GST increase, join the Labor Party. Stand up for the Australian public. We are the only party opposed to the 50 per cent increase in the GST being pushed by those opposite. If they have seen the light, the proper direction to defect is this side of the chamber. We will care for the Australian people and fight a GST increase. Member for Gippsland, I know where your heart lies. Member for Mallee, come aboard. Oppose the GST—

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