“The claim that the Government made that there were 21 measures in it is wrong. We said we wanted to wait till we saw the bill because we didn't to trust that it would be as they described and it's turned out we were exactly right for saying that. The Government has been entirely deceptive with this. And if their first action is to lie to the Australian people about what was meant to be their centrepiece bill, that really tells you want the [Malcolm] Turnbull Government's going to be about.” PeopleIfsWantFirstsHas BeensMadeSaidGovernmentWould BeActionWantedLyingWaitingSawsClaimsBillsMeant To BeAustralianDeceptiveWere Meant To Be Author:Tony Burke
“With a close parliament, if the Government wants to get a good outcome for the nation, they can't play a game of lying to the public about what's in their own legislation. They can't do that.” IfsWantPlayGovernmentLyingGamesNationsOutcomesLegislationParliament Author:Tony Burke
“There are serious budgetry issues that need to be worked through. Playing a game of lying about what's in the content of legislation isn't going to get them anywhere.” NeedsLyingGamesIssuesSeriousLegislation Author:Tony Burke
