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

It was just one day, mate, unlike you. I have not got a permanent ailment. The bottom line that we are delivering for Australia is a stronger and more prosperous economy. That is what we promised the Australian people and it comes on the back of all the other economic decisions we have made, from fixing the taxation system to delivering a stronger budget. By getting rid of the debt limit, we are focusing on getting rid of the debt. By getting rid of the debt, we are ensuring that Australia starts to live within its means. And we will not saddle Australians with $25,000 of debt for every man, woman and child in 10 years.

But it goes further. We have delivered two free-trade agreements with Korea and Japan. We have got on with the job of making sure that environmental approvals are accelerated. The Minister for the Environment has done just that. The Minister for Industry has got on with the job of helping industry. This is a team effort. We are focused on delivering.

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