I've reflected on the speeches of those who have stood before me this afternoon, and I have to say it's only been 12 months since I've heard a more lacklustre speech than the one from the Leader of the Opposition. It was forgettable. He did miss his cue, and the debate just about ended before it started, but what was amusing was that within two sentences he said that "the National Party's ready". Obviously, when you miss your cue the National Party is not ready whatsoever. 