Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

I think you'll find that the Prime Minister, myself and others have made similar observations. It's a matter of public record that leadership transitions are not popular, and they're difficult. That was a difficult week, and it was a difficult issue for the government. That's not something we've shied away from. Our focus is on doing the best job we can to promote the best interests of the Australian people. Labor goes to the next election promising to increase taxes by $200 billion, which will make Australia weaker and Australians poorer. Our focus will be on helping Australians get ahead by helping to ensure that the businesses that employ them have the best possible opportunity to be successful into the future.