Becomes Quote by Bill Shorten
“We commissioned an independent statutory economic body - the Productivity Commission - to review the possibility of funding a disability scheme. The commission returned with a view that it could. Then it becomes an issue of national will.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Australian Parliament, 2023
A specialized economic agency evaluated funding a disability program, concluded it was possible, but implementation depends on collective political will.
In simple terms: A commission says funding is possible, but national will decides.
Key Takeaway
Secure political commitment to act.
Themes
policy
disability
economics
government
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
policy
advocational
When to use this quote
- budget planning
- legislative debate
- advocacy campaigns
- public consultations
Key Concepts
public finance
social welfare
national consensus
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can build broad support?
- How to protect the program from future cuts?
A Different Perspective
Political will can be swayed by opposition or fiscal constraints.
