Exports have been disappointing. Higher petrol prices and a waning of the housing boom contributed to the recent moderation in household consumption growth.

The FIRB could not come to an agreed position and presented two alternatives, ... with one alternative prohibiting the offer and the other approving it but with conditions.

Australia is a secular state and any Muslim immigrant who cannot accept that should leave.

Increasing demand in East Asia can be met from Australian interests, the Middle East or projects being developed north of Japan, ... but I want it to come from the North West Shelf.

I did not find this an easy decision, ... In fact it is one of the hardest decisions one could ever face in public life because it was so evenly poised.

I do lead in this country