Ian Macdonald (Queensland, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I indicate to the minister that I agree with everything he said. In fact, I said that in my speech in the second reading debate. I accept that former prime ministers do have a role to play and should be given these entitlements. But I ask the minister, 'Why do former prime ministers get that benefit, but not former treasurers?' In my speech in the second reading debate I made the comment that Ms Gillard is seen as perhaps the worst Prime Minister that Australia has ever had.