STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS

Mr BURNS (Macnamara) (13:59): Senator Hanson from the other place thought that she had found a goldmine from Goldstein when she heard his interview on the ABC. When asked whether or not he would form a coalition with One Nation, the member for Goldstein said: We traditionally form a coalition with the Nationals— traditionally? A bit of cold feet!— but it's up to the Australian people—who they want to vote for.

Sounds like they're really interested. Sounds like dipping the toes in the water! But, sadly, the goldmine from Goldstein for Pauline Hanson got told, 'Change your tune,' and had to walk that back.

It's not the first time the member for Goldstein has changed his tune. Tonight we're going to hear the dog whistle from those opposite. We're going to see the finger pointing.

We're going to hear the 'blame the migrants' story. But, if you go back far enough, the member for Goldstein said something very different. In 2017, the member for Goldstein said, 'Australia's postwar immigration program has been a phenomenal success.' Well, the member for Goldstein, just as with his interview on Insiders, has had to walk that back.

The member for Goldstein also said: … the tax system is screwing over young Australians. Instead, it favours well-off, established interests against those trying to get ahead … In short: if you work hard to get ahead, you get hit hard; if you live off assets, you don't. He's changed his tune.

(Time expired) The SPEAKER: In accordance with standing order— Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: I'm going to ask the House to come to order. We'll be dealing with a condolence. In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.