Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Vice-President of the Executive Council) Share this | Hansard source

Thank you very much, Mr President. As I said right up front, of course the Prime Minister meets with his colleagues. Given we had an election on the weekend in the great state of Victoria, as is indicated in the question the Prime Minister met with his Victorian colleagues. I think it's a matter of public record who his Victorian colleagues are. I don't subscribe to the description that Senator Kitching has attached to it. It was a meeting very much in the context of our efforts at all times to be the best government we can be to deliver the best possible outcomes for the Australian people.

Look at the economic outcomes that we've been able to secure over the last five years. Economic growth is much stronger than it was under Labor. The economic growth outlook is better. Employment growth is much stronger, and indeed our budget is in a stronger—and improving—position now. That of course is helping us ensure that we can fund all of the important services Australians expect their government to provide in a sustainable fashion.