Mr BEAZLEY (Leader of the Opposition) (2:56 PM) —Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.

The SPEAKER —Does the honourable member claim to have been misrepresented?

Mr BEAZLEY —Yes, grievously, Mr Speaker, by the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations.

The SPEAKER —Please proceed.

Mr BEAZLEY —During the course of his remarks, the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations correctly quoted me as saying that people in Australia would like their children to have careers. He did correctly quote me on that. He then implied in his remarks that I attacked the idea of part-time and casual work. I did no such thing. I pointed out that experience for young people in part-time and casual work was good for them financially and helped them learn how to operate in the workplace. All those things were in my remarks and—

The SPEAKER —The Leader of the Opposition has made his point; he will resume his seat.