Ms LAWRIE - 2012-12-04
Former CLP Treasurers, Barry Coulter and Mike Reed, both said an interest to nett debt ratio of 8% or 9% was manageable and responsible. Do you agree with them?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question ...
Mr Elferink: You are being way too cute.
Mrs LAMBLEY: It is cute, and an interesting question on this day of the mini-budget. If my colleagues, Mike Reed and Barry Coulter, said that, then I could not agree more. They were two very distinguished, highly-capable Treasurers who were able to keep the books of the Northern Territory in a state that was acceptable. They were responsible Treasurers. They made good decisions during their time. I am very honoured to be a Treasurer after them.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the Leader of the Opposition for the question ...
Mr Elferink: You are being way too cute.
Mrs LAMBLEY: It is cute, and an interesting question on this day of the mini-budget. If my colleagues, Mike Reed and Barry Coulter, said that, then I could not agree more. They were two very distinguished, highly-capable Treasurers who were able to keep the books of the Northern Territory in a state that was acceptable. They were responsible Treasurers. They made good decisions during their time. I am very honoured to be a Treasurer after them.
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