Penny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Finance and Deregulation) Share this | Hansard source

I think the question on debt is the same question I was first asked, as I recall it, by the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, Senator Abetz. I answered that in detail with reference to the advice of the Australian Office of Financial Management. In fact, I suggested to Senator Abetz that he take the opportunity to speak to Senator Bushby, who sits behind him, because he might be able to explain it to him in more detail. I make this point: if those opposite care so much about a surplus, why will they not front up with their savings? Of course you do not want to know about this, do you, George?