Anthony Albanese Quotes & Sayings

“Politicians who lack the vision to lead the community on big issues like public transport often hide their inaction by blaming other levels of government when anyone complains.”

“Australia has an economic interest in ensuring our cities have 21st century urban rail transport to reduce traffic congestion.”

“Despite the enormous role that local government plays in our daily lives, the constitution makes not one mention of it.”

“Short-term thinking is the greatest enemy of good government.”

“The fact is Qatar, Etihad, Emirates, Singapore, Garuda, all of the three Chinese airlines, Air New Zealand - the fact is that international aviation relies very much upon agreements between nation-states, and it is not an area in which you have free market operations.”

“Labor believes in sustainability. We believe in acting on climate change, not just talking about it.”

“Australian seafarers make an important contribution to national security in a country with thousands of kilometres of uninhabited coastline.”

“The passage of time is likely to make high-speed rail more and more desirable, making it critical that politicians of today think ahead to tomorrow.”

“It is in the national interest to have the Flying Kangaroo. It's in the interests of our tourism industry. It's in the interests of jobs here in Australia.”

“Less cars on the road means productivity and jobs growth, as it allows for the more efficient movement of goods and services and encourages greater urban population density.”