Address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA)

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Address to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) Wednesday, 3 April 2013 To dismiss debt is to leave us vulnerable   I would like to tackle two myths today – firstly, the myth that the government’s fiscal stimulus saved us from the global financial crisis (GFC); and secondly the myth that Australia’s ... read more »

Speech on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012

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Transcript E&OE.............. Mr ROBB (Goldstein) ( 10:17):  I rise to speak on the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012. The core function of government is to provide support for the disadvantaged. Outside of defence and security for our country, the government has a core responsibility to provide for the disadvantaged, includ... read more »

ADDRESS ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA

Article Categories: Speeches, Foreign Affairs

ADDRESS ON THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA GREAT HALL, PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA Madame Liu Yandong, and the many distinguished members of your delegation, Prime Minister of Australia, my ministerial and parliamentary colleagues, distinguished guest, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the ... read more »

MPI - THE FAILURE OF THE GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER AN ECONOMIC AND FISCAL PLAN TO RETURN THE BUDGET TO SURPLUS

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

THE FAILURE OF THE GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER AN ECONOMIC AND FISCAL PLAN TO RETURN THE BUDGET TO SURPLUS   Mr Robb (Goldstein) (16:00):  Wouldn't you know it? This happens every time. I seem to follow the Assistant Treasurer, the member for Lindsay, every time we have a matter of public importance, which gives him an opportunity to defend ... read more »

MPI - “The urgent need for the Government to provide accurate information on Australia’s current budgetary situation”

Article Categories: Speeches, The Economy

Mr ROBB (Goldstein) (15:47): No wonder there is a crisis of confidence in the Australian community—people saving like they never have before; businesses not investing, despite cashed up balance sheets. We have just heard the member for Lindsay—the Assistant Treasurer, would you believe? He had 15 minutes and was unable to answer one question, not o... read more »