Senator ABETZ (Tasmania—Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service and Minister for Employment) (14:31): I dare say one of the stark differences between Labor and the coalition is that when confronted with an issue, as we just have been literally only minutes ago, I am not going to be making an announcement that we are going to throw bucket loads of money at the problem or whatever. We are going to sit down and consider in a purposeful, methodical manner what a reasonable considered approach is and work with the interest groups and stakeholders to ensure that we can get the best possible outcome. Honourable senators interjecting— The PRESIDENT: Order! Both sides need to come to order. Senator Abetz, continue. Senator ABETZ: Whilst we can provide all sorts of government services, at the end of the day the best support we can provide to these displaced workers is a strong, sound economy and that is one which is a jobs-rich economy. That is why getting rid of the carbon tax and the mining tax are so vitally important, especially in regional Australia. I would invite those opposite to vote with us to get rid of those job-destroying taxes. (Time expired)