The quality of government, I suppose, is determined not by what happens, but by how you react to what happens.
Tony AbbottOppositions are not there to get legislation through. Oppositions are there to hold the government to account.
Tony AbbottThere'll be some savings from preventing double dipping by public servants which are currently able to access not one but two fully tax payer funded schemes and of course there will be out paid parental leave levy. So all up not only is this an important economic reform, an important reform to have to grow our economy more strongly, it also will leave the budget better off which will help us fix the mess that Labor has created with the budget.
Tony AbbottFor small business men and women, less paperwork means higher profits, boosted sales and more time with the family.
Tony AbbottThe smart way to improve broadband is not to junk the existing network but to make the most of it. Itโs to let a competitive market deliver the speeds that people need at an affordable price with government improving infrastructure in the areas where market competition wonโt deliver it.
Tony AbbottWhat will most certainly happen is that there will be very clear and full communication between the government and independents and minor parties. The precise mechanisms will evolve over time, but we certainly intend to keep the minor parties and the independents very much in the loop. We have to if we want our legislative agenda to have a reasonable chance of success and that's what we intend to do.
Tony Abbott