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Scott Morrison grilled on Coalition funding for new dam – politics live Kristina Keneally calls out Peter Dutton over asylum seeker surge – politics live
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There was a division a little earlier, that caught Greg Hunt on the hop:
Anne Aly meanwhile, had a lot to say
Labor, the Greens and the crossbench (except Bob Katter I would assume) are calling for the climate emergency declaration.
The government is not.
Zali Steggall says she is disappointed listening to the government submissions, and if the government “accepts the science that we need to reduce emissions, then it has to accept the science that is saying we are not doing enough”.
“If the science is telling you have to do more, then you have to adjust,” she said, adding that is not a failure – it’s just a normal response.
Adam Bandt is moving the crossbench climate emergency motion in the House right now.
He is moving to suspend standing orders to debate it this afternoon.
(It will fail, with the government (obviously) not on board.)
Over in the Senate and Kristina Keneally was having a little dig at Peter Dutton for not answering questions on notice.
Dutton has so far not lodged answers for questions asking for details about the breakdown of country of the arrivals, where in Australia they are, or what actions he has taken to address these surges from countries such as Malaysia and China.
Question on Notice 382 – asked on 12 August 2019 – 35 days overdue
Question on Notice 698 – asked on 13 September 2019 – 3 days overdue
Also, we do this over Twitter now too.
During House #qt, @PeterDutton_MP was bragging about the number of asylum seekers & refugees remaining on Manus. He forgot to mention:1. People have only been relocated to Port Moresby2. He’s relied on medical transfer for this achievement3. Manus was closed in Oct 2017
From Mike Bowers’ lens to your eyeballs:From Mike Bowers’ lens to your eyeballs:
And on a nice note:And on a nice note:
Because it is only “radicals” who care about the climate, apparently.Because it is only “radicals” who care about the climate, apparently.
#owningtheleft#owningtheleft
Labor's declaration of a climate emergency is just a sop to the superglue protestors and radical greens. Labor remains desperate to receive the support of the radical activists despite what they've said since the election. Labor can't be trusted to fight for jobs.Labor's declaration of a climate emergency is just a sop to the superglue protestors and radical greens. Labor remains desperate to receive the support of the radical activists despite what they've said since the election. Labor can't be trusted to fight for jobs.
Tony Burke jumps up to congratulate Tony Smith on the integrity award he received today (have a look a few posts down and check out Kenneth Hayne’s speech) and thanks him for some of the difficult decisions he took during the medevac debate (you may remember that Smith stuck to the parliament rules, and ensured the parliament had a vote, and also ordered the solicitor general advice Christian Porter was relying on to shut down the debate, be tabled – which revealed the advice was not iron-clad).Tony Burke jumps up to congratulate Tony Smith on the integrity award he received today (have a look a few posts down and check out Kenneth Hayne’s speech) and thanks him for some of the difficult decisions he took during the medevac debate (you may remember that Smith stuck to the parliament rules, and ensured the parliament had a vote, and also ordered the solicitor general advice Christian Porter was relying on to shut down the debate, be tabled – which revealed the advice was not iron-clad).
Scott Morrison then gets up to add his congratulations, and a few in Labor respond with “now you think about it” to which Morrison gets very upset and accuses Labor of politicising the moment.Scott Morrison then gets up to add his congratulations, and a few in Labor respond with “now you think about it” to which Morrison gets very upset and accuses Labor of politicising the moment.
It’s like divorced parents fighting over a speech at wedding.It’s like divorced parents fighting over a speech at wedding.
So, I guess, congratulations Tony Smith?So, I guess, congratulations Tony Smith?
Scott Morrison, the folders having been stacked, calls an end to whatever the hell this last hour was.Scott Morrison, the folders having been stacked, calls an end to whatever the hell this last hour was.
We bring Angus Taylor back for a lickspittle on the 70th anniversary of the Snowy Hydro, which the Rhodes scholar (don’t you know) attempts to link to the 75th anniversary of the Liberal party.We bring Angus Taylor back for a lickspittle on the 70th anniversary of the Snowy Hydro, which the Rhodes scholar (don’t you know) attempts to link to the 75th anniversary of the Liberal party.
Taylor:Taylor:
He is right, this week does mark the 70th anniversary of the Snowy Hydro scheme and it is a great time to reflect on that iconic engineering feat and its long history in serving our nation. Indeed, this week we are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Liberal party and it is important to note that the snowy scheme is just another incredible achievement of Liberal government.He is right, this week does mark the 70th anniversary of the Snowy Hydro scheme and it is a great time to reflect on that iconic engineering feat and its long history in serving our nation. Indeed, this week we are also celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Liberal party and it is important to note that the snowy scheme is just another incredible achievement of Liberal government.
This is TOO far for Anthony Albanese:This is TOO far for Anthony Albanese:
Ben Chifley was no Tory. You opposed it, your lot.Ben Chifley was no Tory. You opposed it, your lot.
#goodjobAngus#goodjobAngus
Amanda Rishworth to Scott Morrison:Amanda Rishworth to Scott Morrison:
My question is to the prime minister. Why won’t the prime minister admit childcare fees have increased by 30% under his three-term government?My question is to the prime minister. Why won’t the prime minister admit childcare fees have increased by 30% under his three-term government?
Morrison:Morrison:
I will invite the minister for education to add to this answer, but on this matter, as minister for social services, which had responsibility for childcare at the time, it was actually our government that introduced a package to childcare, which those opposite when they were in government and those opposite when they were in opposition failed to deliver.I will invite the minister for education to add to this answer, but on this matter, as minister for social services, which had responsibility for childcare at the time, it was actually our government that introduced a package to childcare, which those opposite when they were in government and those opposite when they were in opposition failed to deliver.
And that is ensuring the people particularly on low and middle incomes are getting access to up to 85% rebates, 85% rebates, and our government and we got rid of the caps that were applied to those seeking childcare rebates that had previously seen them run out of childcare support by about February and March of every year. We took action to address the manifold issues in the childcare system that turn into a money pit from what was designed under those opposite when they were in government and I invite the minister for education to add further.And that is ensuring the people particularly on low and middle incomes are getting access to up to 85% rebates, 85% rebates, and our government and we got rid of the caps that were applied to those seeking childcare rebates that had previously seen them run out of childcare support by about February and March of every year. We took action to address the manifold issues in the childcare system that turn into a money pit from what was designed under those opposite when they were in government and I invite the minister for education to add further.
Dan Tehan:Dan Tehan:
And thanks prime minister, because it pretty much covered it all.And thanks prime minister, because it pretty much covered it all.
(“Dill, dill, dill,” yells Labor.)(“Dill, dill, dill,” yells Labor.)
Tehan finishes his non-answer with “and, prime minister, I commend you for what you did because you have put this sector on the right path”, which just leads to a chorus of “get a room” from the opposition.Tehan finishes his non-answer with “and, prime minister, I commend you for what you did because you have put this sector on the right path”, which just leads to a chorus of “get a room” from the opposition.
Phil Thompson, who can’t be taken seriously, given his preference for tomato sauce on bacon and egg rolls (I mean honestly – and for this to come from a Queenslander as well is a knife to my hot sauce heart) invokes Peter Dutton for the HOW SAFE ARE YOU troika of minutes.Phil Thompson, who can’t be taken seriously, given his preference for tomato sauce on bacon and egg rolls (I mean honestly – and for this to come from a Queenslander as well is a knife to my hot sauce heart) invokes Peter Dutton for the HOW SAFE ARE YOU troika of minutes.
VERY SAFE. BUT JUST IMAGINE HOW UNSAFE YOU WOULD BE IF LABOR WAS IN POWER.VERY SAFE. BUT JUST IMAGINE HOW UNSAFE YOU WOULD BE IF LABOR WAS IN POWER.
“You’re the government you dill,” someone from Labor yells.“You’re the government you dill,” someone from Labor yells.
There seems to be some who are yet to get the memo. I mean, they could just check their salaries. That’s one hint, if the side of the chamber they sit on isn’t enough of a clue.There seems to be some who are yet to get the memo. I mean, they could just check their salaries. That’s one hint, if the side of the chamber they sit on isn’t enough of a clue.
It’s such a mishmash of a QT that even Shayne Neumann gets a question.It’s such a mishmash of a QT that even Shayne Neumann gets a question.
My question is to the prime minister. Why does he claim the government has a drought policy, when the National Farmers Federation president says it doesn’t.My question is to the prime minister. Why does he claim the government has a drought policy, when the National Farmers Federation president says it doesn’t.
Michael McCormack gives his best impression of having a personality and tries to interject with something, but no one is buying it.Michael McCormack gives his best impression of having a personality and tries to interject with something, but no one is buying it.
“Throw him out,” the Labor benches holler.“Throw him out,” the Labor benches holler.
He stays and I’m pretty sure I saw a fairy die.He stays and I’m pretty sure I saw a fairy die.
Scott Morrison:Scott Morrison:
I thank the member for ... his question because it gives me an opportunity to point out exactly what the National Farmers Federation has presented to me on these issues.I thank the member for ... his question because it gives me an opportunity to point out exactly what the National Farmers Federation has presented to me on these issues.
The National Farmers Federation has been extremely supportive of the government’s response to the drought. They said as much and last night at the 40th anniversary of the National Farmers Federation, I’m not sure whether the member was attending that night, I thank those members from around the chamber, including from the opposite side, that were attending.The National Farmers Federation has been extremely supportive of the government’s response to the drought. They said as much and last night at the 40th anniversary of the National Farmers Federation, I’m not sure whether the member was attending that night, I thank those members from around the chamber, including from the opposite side, that were attending.
The National Farmers Federation and the president was very clear about the appreciation they had for the extensive and comprehensive response that has been provided to the drought by the government in concert with the state and territory governments, where they are affected.The National Farmers Federation and the president was very clear about the appreciation they had for the extensive and comprehensive response that has been provided to the drought by the government in concert with the state and territory governments, where they are affected.
The point the National Farmers Federation has been making about the issue they have raised is about an agreement they would like to see, between all the states and territories, with the commonwealth, common standards and triggers for the activation of state-based drought response. That is what they are seeking, and that is what is currently not in place.The point the National Farmers Federation has been making about the issue they have raised is about an agreement they would like to see, between all the states and territories, with the commonwealth, common standards and triggers for the activation of state-based drought response. That is what they are seeking, and that is what is currently not in place.
After the drought summit last year we have put in a reformed national agreement on drought, which added to the original agreement which made it clear states and territories were responsible for the initiatives that went directly to the welfare of animals, that is the fodder and support for the animals themselves. The commonwealth government was responsible for the direct assistance, income support for the farmers and graziers.After the drought summit last year we have put in a reformed national agreement on drought, which added to the original agreement which made it clear states and territories were responsible for the initiatives that went directly to the welfare of animals, that is the fodder and support for the animals themselves. The commonwealth government was responsible for the direct assistance, income support for the farmers and graziers.
That’s what the agreement was reached at the end of last year. What they would like to see is a common set of standards, and triggers and policies by state governments. There has not been the response from the state and territory governments to move to that level of standardisation on the drought responses.That’s what the agreement was reached at the end of last year. What they would like to see is a common set of standards, and triggers and policies by state governments. There has not been the response from the state and territory governments to move to that level of standardisation on the drought responses.
They believe they would like to keep complete autonomy about how they customise their response to the drought in their jurisdictions. That’s a matter for them. They are sovereign, they have constitutional authority for these matters, that’s what they would like to see, I understand why the National Farmers Federation would like to see greater consistency across these areas, that is a matter I have undertaken to work with them to see what such a common standard might look like.They believe they would like to keep complete autonomy about how they customise their response to the drought in their jurisdictions. That’s a matter for them. They are sovereign, they have constitutional authority for these matters, that’s what they would like to see, I understand why the National Farmers Federation would like to see greater consistency across these areas, that is a matter I have undertaken to work with them to see what such a common standard might look like.
At the end of the day we have to respect the autonomy of each of the state governments to deal with the issues they present at the end of the day. I thank the member for this opportunity to make the issues crystal-clear.At the end of the day we have to respect the autonomy of each of the state governments to deal with the issues they present at the end of the day. I thank the member for this opportunity to make the issues crystal-clear.
Meanwhile, in the Senate:Meanwhile, in the Senate:
Jacqui Lambie has been asking about replacement of old tools in TAFEs.Simon Birmingham: "I regret that there's an opportunity to talk about Soviet-era equipment when Kim Carr is not present in the chamber..." #auspol #SenateQTJacqui Lambie has been asking about replacement of old tools in TAFEs.Simon Birmingham: "I regret that there's an opportunity to talk about Soviet-era equipment when Kim Carr is not present in the chamber..." #auspol #SenateQT
Tony Burke raises a point on the unparliamentary language.Tony Burke raises a point on the unparliamentary language.
The way Scott Morrison pronounced ‘dill’, you get the feeling that ‘dill’ wasn’t originally the ‘d’ word he was reaching for.The way Scott Morrison pronounced ‘dill’, you get the feeling that ‘dill’ wasn’t originally the ‘d’ word he was reaching for.
Tony Smith warns against the unparliamentary language, and says that if the government keeps doing it, then both sides will get to use it.Tony Smith warns against the unparliamentary language, and says that if the government keeps doing it, then both sides will get to use it.
“Bring it on,” says someone from the government benches, because this is now apparently a schoolyard.“Bring it on,” says someone from the government benches, because this is now apparently a schoolyard.
But with less cool kids.But with less cool kids.
Joel Fitzgibbon to Scott Morrison:Joel Fitzgibbon to Scott Morrison:
When will the prime minister admit his Future Drought Fund hasn’t delivered and will never deliver one cent directly to desperate farming families.When will the prime minister admit his Future Drought Fund hasn’t delivered and will never deliver one cent directly to desperate farming families.
Morrison:Morrison:
Mr Speaker, the question that has just been posed by the member for Hunter once again demonstrates his complete lack of understanding of the policy issues that that fund is seeking to address.Mr Speaker, the question that has just been posed by the member for Hunter once again demonstrates his complete lack of understanding of the policy issues that that fund is seeking to address.
The drought fund, which he opposed from the day I first announced it at the drought summit, which he attended, and we were pleased for him to attend, on the very day he was speaking against it, he sought to have it frustrated even in this place, the national drought fund which begins at $3.9bn investment, over the course of the decade will grow to $5bn, from 1 July next year, it will draw down $100m to invest in water infrastructure resilience projects from the 1 July of next year.The drought fund, which he opposed from the day I first announced it at the drought summit, which he attended, and we were pleased for him to attend, on the very day he was speaking against it, he sought to have it frustrated even in this place, the national drought fund which begins at $3.9bn investment, over the course of the decade will grow to $5bn, from 1 July next year, it will draw down $100m to invest in water infrastructure resilience projects from the 1 July of next year.
That’s what we said the purpose of the drought fund was, it will draw down on investment from 1 July next year as we put it in place and we seek the advice of the board.That’s what we said the purpose of the drought fund was, it will draw down on investment from 1 July next year as we put it in place and we seek the advice of the board.
The $300m we spent last year on infrastructure and farm household allowance projects, and support, I have already explained to him once. He is interjecting again.The $300m we spent last year on infrastructure and farm household allowance projects, and support, I have already explained to him once. He is interjecting again.
The drought fund, the Future Drought Fund, is not to provide direct financial assistance payment to farmers, it’s there to provide direct support for water resilience projects, to fund for the future.The drought fund, the Future Drought Fund, is not to provide direct financial assistance payment to farmers, it’s there to provide direct support for water resilience projects, to fund for the future.
If the member for Hunter doesn’t think it’s a good idea to invest in water resilience for the future of Australian agriculture, he should leave the post of spokesman on agriculture immediately because he doesn’t understand one of the most fundamental elements of agriculture in this country, which is you have to provide water!If the member for Hunter doesn’t think it’s a good idea to invest in water resilience for the future of Australian agriculture, he should leave the post of spokesman on agriculture immediately because he doesn’t understand one of the most fundamental elements of agriculture in this country, which is you have to provide water!
When there is a drought, it means there is no water, therefore you need to provide storage facilities...When there is a drought, it means there is no water, therefore you need to provide storage facilities...
Fitzgibbon is getting in trouble for his interjections, and Michael McCormack takes the opportunity to make a joke, because David Littleproud acts like it is the funniest thing he has ever heard. I mean, I know the Nationals party room isn’t the most supportive of rooms, but there has to be limits.Fitzgibbon is getting in trouble for his interjections, and Michael McCormack takes the opportunity to make a joke, because David Littleproud acts like it is the funniest thing he has ever heard. I mean, I know the Nationals party room isn’t the most supportive of rooms, but there has to be limits.
Morrison:Morrison:
If he took the time to understand what the Future Drought Fund was for, rather than seek to pay petty politics with this, he might understand that funder is there to provide for future water resilience.If he took the time to understand what the Future Drought Fund was for, rather than seek to pay petty politics with this, he might understand that funder is there to provide for future water resilience.
What doing on farmhouse allowance in rural financial counsellors and support for mental health, to do everything from on-farm water infrastructure, whether it is to increase allowances for silage investments, or on-farm water infrastructure projects to farmers doing it themselves, or the water we are putting into counsellors to make sure they are keeping local community supported through the drought, or the more than $50m we have directly put into charitable organisations like the Salvos and Vinnies, this is a comprehensive response.What doing on farmhouse allowance in rural financial counsellors and support for mental health, to do everything from on-farm water infrastructure, whether it is to increase allowances for silage investments, or on-farm water infrastructure projects to farmers doing it themselves, or the water we are putting into counsellors to make sure they are keeping local community supported through the drought, or the more than $50m we have directly put into charitable organisations like the Salvos and Vinnies, this is a comprehensive response.
I would appeal to the member for Hunter to support the government initiatives reaching out to farmers and stop being such a dill.I would appeal to the member for Hunter to support the government initiatives reaching out to farmers and stop being such a dill.
Labor’s Louise Pratt is testing the minister for youth, aged care and sport, Richard Colbeck, by asking if youth underemployment has risen from 12 to 20%.Colbeck pauses to thumb through his brief, Pratt gives him a few moments but then starts up with cries of “where’s that brief” and “it’d be under U for underemployment”.Colbeck finds some pre-canned lines about 1.4m jobs created in the last 12 months, more than 100,000 of which were for young people.Labor’s Louise Pratt is testing the minister for youth, aged care and sport, Richard Colbeck, by asking if youth underemployment has risen from 12 to 20%.Colbeck pauses to thumb through his brief, Pratt gives him a few moments but then starts up with cries of “where’s that brief” and “it’d be under U for underemployment”.Colbeck finds some pre-canned lines about 1.4m jobs created in the last 12 months, more than 100,000 of which were for young people.
By this stage Anthony Chisholm and Murray Watt had started heckling about “Johnno” [Jonathon Duniam] not having to wait long for elevation to the ministry because “they’ll need another Tasmanian”.By this stage Anthony Chisholm and Murray Watt had started heckling about “Johnno” [Jonathon Duniam] not having to wait long for elevation to the ministry because “they’ll need another Tasmanian”.
When he gets through an answer, Labor applauds, which was ruled disorderly.When he gets through an answer, Labor applauds, which was ruled disorderly.
Jim Chalmers to Scott Morrison:Jim Chalmers to Scott Morrison:
Why won’t the prime minister be upfront with the Australian people? About the slowest economic growth in a decade, the fact the OECD has lashed Australia’s growth outlook by twice as much as the G20 average, declining productivity and the fact that net debt has more than doubled on his watch?Why won’t the prime minister be upfront with the Australian people? About the slowest economic growth in a decade, the fact the OECD has lashed Australia’s growth outlook by twice as much as the G20 average, declining productivity and the fact that net debt has more than doubled on his watch?
Morrison:Morrison:
Australia’s economic growth is the second highest in the G7, Mr Speaker. 1.4 million jobs have been created under the stewardship of this government.Australia’s economic growth is the second highest in the G7, Mr Speaker. 1.4 million jobs have been created under the stewardship of this government.
In fact, today there are more people who are employed as a share of Australia’s total population than at any other time in Australia’s history.In fact, today there are more people who are employed as a share of Australia’s total population than at any other time in Australia’s history.
Now, only the Labor party could find a problem with that. And that is why we took the strong economic plan we did to the election and it was a complete contrast to the plan that was taken by those opposite.Now, only the Labor party could find a problem with that. And that is why we took the strong economic plan we did to the election and it was a complete contrast to the plan that was taken by those opposite.
What we took was a plan to lower taxes, to ensure that we are cutting the cost of doing business in this country, that we are investing in the skills needs of the future of this country, that we are expanding their horizons of our economy by both supporting our traditional industries and developing new export markets and that we are investing in the infrastructure that Australia needs to grow.What we took was a plan to lower taxes, to ensure that we are cutting the cost of doing business in this country, that we are investing in the skills needs of the future of this country, that we are expanding their horizons of our economy by both supporting our traditional industries and developing new export markets and that we are investing in the infrastructure that Australia needs to grow.
That is what we are doing, that is what we talked of to the Australian people.That is what we are doing, that is what we talked of to the Australian people.
Those opposite offered a very different plan. Those opposite took a plan which was going to impose $387bn of higher taxes on the Australian economy.Those opposite offered a very different plan. Those opposite took a plan which was going to impose $387bn of higher taxes on the Australian economy.
How they thought that that was going to actually support Australia’s growth into the future was a mystery to Australians and they rightfully rejected those policies at the ballot box.How they thought that that was going to actually support Australia’s growth into the future was a mystery to Australians and they rightfully rejected those policies at the ballot box.
And so there is a clear alternative. It is a clear choice as we have continued to demonstrate and that is the sound, stable and certain policies – not getting riled up, not getting spooked by the international conditions we are faced with, but ensuring we protect budget resilience that enables us to meet the challenges ahead.And so there is a clear alternative. It is a clear choice as we have continued to demonstrate and that is the sound, stable and certain policies – not getting riled up, not getting spooked by the international conditions we are faced with, but ensuring we protect budget resilience that enables us to meet the challenges ahead.
The shadow treasurer would have us blow the budget on reckless spending. The shadow treasurer would have us blow the budget of individual Australians and their families by putting up their taxes.The shadow treasurer would have us blow the budget on reckless spending. The shadow treasurer would have us blow the budget of individual Australians and their families by putting up their taxes.
The shadow treasurer, who knows what his position is on the climate reduction targets? There is a climate fight club going on over the other side. The thing they have forgotten about climate fight club is you are not supposed to talk about it. They can’t help talking about it.The shadow treasurer, who knows what his position is on the climate reduction targets? There is a climate fight club going on over the other side. The thing they have forgotten about climate fight club is you are not supposed to talk about it. They can’t help talking about it.
We have support for the 28 position over here from the member for Hunter, we have the, for the 28, but I am not sure if I’m for 45% from the climate change spokesperson, the minute is hidden – like the member for Sydney and the leader of the opposition who wants to come into this place and effectively engage in a protest and glue his hands to the dispatch box, with his latest today, which I know would see the full banning of coalmining in Australia.We have support for the 28 position over here from the member for Hunter, we have the, for the 28, but I am not sure if I’m for 45% from the climate change spokesperson, the minute is hidden – like the member for Sydney and the leader of the opposition who wants to come into this place and effectively engage in a protest and glue his hands to the dispatch box, with his latest today, which I know would see the full banning of coalmining in Australia.
Melissa Price gets a lickspittle for the first time in a while.Melissa Price gets a lickspittle for the first time in a while.
“Manufacturing in this country is alive and well,” Price says.“Manufacturing in this country is alive and well,” Price says.
Scott Morrison nods along. He actually hasn’t stopped watching her deliver the dixer answer. It’s like a teacher watching a recalcitrant student do a make up oral exam.Scott Morrison nods along. He actually hasn’t stopped watching her deliver the dixer answer. It’s like a teacher watching a recalcitrant student do a make up oral exam.
Catherine King to Scott Morrison:Catherine King to Scott Morrison:
Why won’t the prime minister admit to this table from his own minister by the department shows that not a single project under the urban congestion fund announced over 18 months ago has actually commenced? Not one.Why won’t the prime minister admit to this table from his own minister by the department shows that not a single project under the urban congestion fund announced over 18 months ago has actually commenced? Not one.
Alan Tudge takes it. (sigh)Alan Tudge takes it. (sigh)
Can I thank the member for Ballarat for her question, and what I can confirm is that we have 130 projects under way right now as we speak, supporting thousands of people across the country in work, across the country.Can I thank the member for Ballarat for her question, and what I can confirm is that we have 130 projects under way right now as we speak, supporting thousands of people across the country in work, across the country.
On top of that, we have 280 major projects under way as we speak. If I can find the list, I could go through them one after another after another of those projects, which are well under way.On top of that, we have 280 major projects under way as we speak. If I can find the list, I could go through them one after another after another of those projects, which are well under way.
“You sound like Bruce McAvaney,” yells Ed Husic. “So many projects, I’ll name them all.”“You sound like Bruce McAvaney,” yells Ed Husic. “So many projects, I’ll name them all.”
“Name them in alphabetical order,” someone else yells.“Name them in alphabetical order,” someone else yells.
(The joke being he is not naming the projects.)(The joke being he is not naming the projects.)
Tudge continues:Tudge continues:
On top of the 130 major projects which we have under way, we also have 166 smaller scale urban congestion front projects which we announced before the election of which we are working in close consultation with state governments to get them going and the first ones will begin at the end of this year.On top of the 130 major projects which we have under way, we also have 166 smaller scale urban congestion front projects which we announced before the election of which we are working in close consultation with state governments to get them going and the first ones will begin at the end of this year.
I just remembered, I just mentioned ones in Brisbane which will begin at the beginning of next year. She asked me again what about projects which haven’t started. Mr Speaker, there are two projects which haven’t started.I just remembered, I just mentioned ones in Brisbane which will begin at the beginning of next year. She asked me again what about projects which haven’t started. Mr Speaker, there are two projects which haven’t started.
The one I mentioned last time is the East West Link. That is one we do want to get under way. We have $4bn on the table to get this started. The Labor party constantly said bring forward projects, get them done.The one I mentioned last time is the East West Link. That is one we do want to get under way. We have $4bn on the table to get this started. The Labor party constantly said bring forward projects, get them done.
There is a project with $4bn ready to go and if only the leader of the opposition, the member for Ballarat would pick up the phone to her state counterparts and just say, let’s get the job going!There is a project with $4bn ready to go and if only the leader of the opposition, the member for Ballarat would pick up the phone to her state counterparts and just say, let’s get the job going!
And the other one which I know is also strongly supported over in Western Australia is the railway project. Another project which we would like to see delivered.And the other one which I know is also strongly supported over in Western Australia is the railway project. Another project which we would like to see delivered.
The other not being delivered but our other projects absolutely are getting under way, delivering on our agenda, 166 smaller scale projects which we are negotiating with state governments, getting the job done and they will begin at the end of this year.The other not being delivered but our other projects absolutely are getting under way, delivering on our agenda, 166 smaller scale projects which we are negotiating with state governments, getting the job done and they will begin at the end of this year.