Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

If Senator Wong had actually listened to my answer, she would know I pointed out very clearly that it would be costing $2.7 billion over the forward estimates. It will permanently increase the size of the economy by one per cent, which will help us to generate stronger job creation—more jobs—and over time will help us increase real wages and improve living standards across Australia. This is exactly what the Australian people are looking for. It is a central part of our plan for jobs and growth. It is a central part of—