Appropriation Bill

 I rise to speak to the Appropriation Bill 2015, more commonly known as the budget that the Treasurer handed down on 18 June in another place with much fanfare and self-praise. The Treasurer talked a lot about the government's so-called tax reform, saying that it will create jobs. A tax reform cannot create jobs: business…

Supply Bill 2015

I rise today to speak to the Supply Bill 2015. As is the convention, the opposition will be supporting this bill; however, I think it is important for us on this side to ensure that all appropriations are being spent wisely and in accordance with the measures agreed to by the parliament. This appropriation is…