MP says Prime Minister and Treasurer lied about SPC

MP says Prime Minister and Treasurer lied about SPC

A Liberal backbencher has accused Prime Minister Tony
Abbott and Treasurer Joe Hockey of lying about union conditions at SPC
Ardmona.

Sharman Stone, the Member for Murray, says the Federal
Government is using excuses that are "wrong" to justify the decision to
reject a bid from the northern Victorian food processor for $25 million
in assistance.

Union conditions of workers have come under fire from the Government for being too extravagant, with pay well above the award.

Dr Stone says the leaders of her party are deceiving the public debate.

"It's not the truth. That's right, it's lying," she said.