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

Well, I tell you what: we are coping a hell of a lot better than when Labor was in government, and I will tell you why. The member for McMahon is complaining about a plus-1 figure on business confidence. Under the member for Lilley and the member for McMahon, it was minus 30. Let's complain about plus 1 because they delivered minus 30! Swannie, your talent has never been properly recognised. You broke every record that could be broken—every record, Swannie. You're missed!

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