Senate debates

Thursday, 11 May 2017

Questions without Notice

Budget

2:15 pm

Photo of Peter Whish-WilsonPeter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Senator Cormann. On Monday evening this week, Sky News reported that the budget would include a bank levy. The next day, bank shares fell nearly four per cent, wiping $14 billion off their valuations. It was also reported during budget day, the AFR reporting details about the bank levy and sources. Can the minister confirm if there was a leak from the Treasury and whether he is investigating any leak?

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