Russell Trood (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Coonan. I preface my question by noting that when the Howard government delivered its 12th budget this week it did so with a $10.6 billion surplus, the 10th such surplus in a row. In this context, will the minister outline to the Senate policies designed to maintain this economic growth and ensure continuing jobs and opportunity for all Australians? Will the minister also outline any alternative policies that might threaten Australia’s record prosperity?