Richard Colbeck (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance and Administration) Share this | Hansard source

I will, firstly, clarify one point in relation to comments I made to Senator Allison in relation to the effective taxation treatment of biodiesel. The figures that I gave you, Senator Allison, were for on-road use in relation to the advantage in respect of support.

Senator Joyce, I understand your perspective in relation to the comments that you made in relation to the original intended purpose; however, it is quite clear that it never was intended as a stimulus package. There is no question about that. That is quite clear.