[Greens-Media] PM Abbott’s red tape repeal code for protection repeal

[Stahel, Peter (Sen C. Milne)]

PM Abbott’s red tape repeal code for protection repeal

Australian Greens Leader Christine Milne says Tony Abbott’s rhetoric on red tape repeal is simply code for the repeal of important protections such as those for women in the workplace and the environment.

“The red tape repeal rhetoric from Tony Abbott is just spin on his plans to repeal important protections for women and the environment,” said Greens Leader Christine Milne.

“Tony Abbott’s destructive agenda driven by big business is being hidden by rhetoric and spin around cost saving but we’re yet to see the detail behind his repeal day shenanigans.

“It’s farcical to think that in one day the Abbott government can repeal 8,000 regulations. The parliament is not his plaything.

“The Greens will closely scrutinise all of Mr Abbott’s changes.”