Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Treasurer and acting leader of the Liberal Party. I refer the Treasurer to a report by Glenn Milne on Monday, 12 February, in the Australian where Mr Milne wrote:

No wonder Peter Costello is telling anyone who’ll listen, behind the back of his hand, that it might not be such a bad thing if the economy hits a few bumps to put voter apprehension back into the election mix ...

Given that the Treasurer’s parents taught him to always tell the truth, can he confirm there is any truth to Mr Milne’s report or any other reports about what he is up to at the moment?

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