Dan Tehan (Wannon, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction) Share this | Hansard source

I'm pretty sure, during this question time, we're going to see those in government looking back at people's track records to see whether they're suitable for higher office or not, so what I thought I'd do is look at the Minister for Climate Change and Energy's previous record and why he was appointed as the minister for energy. He had nearly three months as Treasurer in the lead-up to the 2013 election. Guess what he defended? He defended higher deficits. Guess what he defended? The bank deposit levy. Do you remember the bank deposit levy? He defended lower growth, and he defended higher employment. Isn't that the most impeccable track record for Labor to appoint as the minister for energy? He hasn't let us down in that portfolio either! In question after question, we've asked him whether he's going to deliver his promise on $275, and he won't even mention the words. He will not mention the words. When they're talking about the history of people here in this question time, have a look at their track record because it is appalling. The minister for energy is absolutely the prize example.

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