House debates

Tuesday, 12 February 2013

Questions without Notice

Minerals Resource Rent Tax

2:56 pm

Photo of Mrs Bronwyn BishopMrs Bronwyn Bishop (Mackellar, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Seniors) Share this | | Hansard source

My question is to the Special Minister of State. I remind the minister of his statement this morning: 'I don't think the mining tax should be withdrawn.' Does the minister stand by that statement?

2:57 pm

Photo of Gary GrayGary Gray (Brand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service and Integrity) Share this | | Hansard source

The mining tax is an outstanding tax, works effectively and has many, many benefits.