Senate debates

Wednesday, 11 February 2009

Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 1) 2008-2009; Appropriation (Nation Building and Jobs) Bill (No. 2) 2008-2009; Household Stimulus Package Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians Bill 2009; Tax Bonus for Working Australians (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2009; Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Amendment Bill 2009

In Committee

6:01 pm

Photo of Nick SherryNick Sherry (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law) Share this | Hansard source

Yes, I am well aware of it and its provisions. I have been briefed and I have responsibility for it, but the package is not costing $200 billion, as well you know. It is $42 billion. As to movement at the station, as you referred to it, I cannot provide any update about an amendment or amendments at this point in time. You have pointed out, and I am certainly very well aware of, how long the debate has been going. It is now approximately 6 pm. I think we are moving to other business at 6.50 and, of course, we have a full day and night tomorrow—and I am raring to go.

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