Eric Abetz (Tasmania, Liberal Party, Minister for Employment) Share this | Hansard source

The Labor Party's reaction to a senator's first question is indicative of the lack of courtesy shown all week during question time.

I agree that there is a youth unemployment emergency. I believe that things may get worse, and that is why the economy needs to be fixed. That is why we need to get rid of the carbon tax; to undo some of the damage that has been done over the past six years. In your home state of South Australia, Senator Day, and in my home state of Tasmania, the youth unemployment rate is simply unacceptable. That is why we are seeking to build a stronger economy.

Having said all that, I remind you that we did go to the last election with a 38-page policy which we said we would not deviate from. I encourage you and any other interested party to make submissions to the Fair Work Commission and the Productivity Commission. (Time expired)