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Tony Abbott and the Liberals stand for real action to end wasteful spending and real action to grow our economy. Labor, on the other hand, has turned a $20 billion surplus into record debt and has no plan to pay it back. We will continue to fight for Australian families who are paying the price for Labor's record debt with higher interest rates and rising living costs. |
| Visit to the Lockyer Valley; flood recovery; heavy vehicle licence: Tony Abbott interview with John Scott |
TRANSCRIPT OF THE HON. TONY ABBOTT MHR, INTERVIEW WITH JOHN SCOTT, RADIO 4BC, BRISBANE Subjects: Visit to the Lockyer Valley; flood recovery; heavy vehicle licence. E&OE……………………….………………………………………………………………… JOHN SCOTT: The Opposition Leader joins us on the line. Welcome, Mr Abbott. TONY ABBOTT: G’day John. Nice to be with you and happy new year. JOHN SCOTT: Yes, same to ... |
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| Visit to the Rocklea Markets; flood recovery; Warren Rodwell; industrial relations; Julia Gillard's carbon tax: Tony Abbott Doorstop |
TRANSCRIPT OF THE HON. TONY ABBOTT MHR DOORSTOP INTERVIEW ROCKLEA MARKETS, BRISBANE Subjects: Visit to the Rocklea Markets; flood recovery; Warren Rodwell; industrial relations; Julia Gillard's carbon tax. E&OE.................................................................................................
TONY ABBOTT: It's good to be here at the Brisbane Markets this morning. I want to thank everyone associated with the Brisbane Markets for making me so welcome. This is my ... |
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| A dangerous start to 2012 |
A boat carrying 121 people, intercepted north of Christmas Island this morning, is further evidence that the people smugglers are conducting their business as usual with three boat arrivals in the first week of the new year, the Acting Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship and Shadow Minister for Justice, Customs and Border Protection, Michael Keenan said today. “Labor must show some resolve, end their arms wide open policy and stop encouraging people smugglers by taking away the... |
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| PM should be focusing on problems in her own backyard |
With Labor’s waste and mismanagement adding $100 million a day to Australia’s already massive net debt, it’s high time Julia Gillard started to take responsibility for the Government’s relentless spending rather than deflecting through veiled criticism of economic management in some European countries. The recent announcements of Labor’s additional funding to the car industry highlight the desperation of Ms Gillard and demoted former Cabinet Minister, Kim Carr. Not only have they a... |
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| Brian Loughnane Speech to 2012 YL National Convention |
Remarks by Brian Loughnane Federal Director Liberal Party of Australia Young Liberal Movement National Convention Sydney, Saturday 14th January 2012 I’m delighted to again have the opportunity to speak to the leaders of the Young Liberal Movement from around Australia. The Young Liberals are an important part of our Party and as Federal Director I appreciate the support and assistance you give our candidates. I look forward to again working closely with you in the coming... |
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