Barnaby Joyce (New England, National Party, Leader of the Nationals) | Hansard source

I thank the honourable member for his question and also note the response of the Treasurer. It is very important that we understand that this is a budget that is not just for the forward estimates but for decades ahead. It's so important that we understand some of the substantial investment such as the Beveridge intermodal terminal, which is $1½ billion, about which the mayor of Mitchell in Victoria says will employ about 20,000 people; there will be 20,000 jobs inspired by that in Victoria. In the seat of Parkes, for the Newell Highway about $1½ billion has been invested, and the biggest investment project in Australia, the Inland Rail, goes through the seat of Parkes.

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