The passage of the $42 billion economic stimulus package through Parliament is good for jobs and good for working Australians.
ACTU President Sharan Burrow said the package was urgently needed to boost demand and confidence in our economy and is strongly supported by workers, business and mainstream economists.
“As a nation, we must do everything we can to save jobs and deal with the threat of rising unemployment.
“It is extremely disappointing that the Coalition has voted against the package.
“Their attempt to block the package demonstrates the Liberals and Nationals are unable to put the national interest and the jobs of working Australians above politics.
“Working Australians are pleased that Senator Xenophon has decided to support the package.
“His concern for the plight of the Murray River is genuine and worthy and he clearly also has regard for the jobs of thousands of working Australians which will be protected by the package,” said Ms Burrow.
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