Tony Abbott (Warringah, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

Members opposite were incapable of governing for a day, let alone a week, month or year without taxing and spending, without borrowing and spending. Members opposite were absolutely addicted to spending, and that is why under members opposite the Commonwealth's debt levels were projected to rise to $25,000 per man, woman and child. The seniors of this country are commonsense people. They understand that the last thing government should be doing is delivering cash splashes with borrowed money. It should not have happened under members opposite and certainly will not be happening under this government.

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