Joe Hockey (North Sydney, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

Everyone who has an ounce of credibility on economics recognises that if we do not address the budget crisis now the pain associated with fixing it in five, 10, 15 or 20 years is going to be far greater for Australians. That is why we are moving now. That is why we are undertaking reform now—because we must.

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