House debates Questions without Notice
Minerals Resource Rent Tax
Mrs Bronwyn Bishop Mackellar, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Seniors
2:56 pm
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 I remind the minister of his statement this morning: 'I don't think the mining tax should be withdrawn.'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?
Gary Gray Brand, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service and Integrity
2:57 pm
The mining tax is an outstanding tax, works effectively and has many, many benefits.