Helen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

It is unfortunate that even the media has caught up with the fact that Senator Abetz no longer has any influence in the opposition ranks. It is time to move on. It is time to accept that part of the changes that this country and the globe have to address in terms of climate change will be the costs involved. The Australian community elected the Rudd Labor government, which had very clear election commitments. We are delivering on those commitments in health, in education and in ripping up Work Choices and bringing fairness back into the Australian workplace. We are intent on delivering on our commitments. We are intent on leading the world when it comes to climate change. In some circumstances there are going to be difficulties for companies. That is why you consult. As I said, the department has met on four occasions— (Time Expired)