Peter Costello (Higgins, Liberal Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

That is his position. Unfortunately for him it is not the position of Labor spokesmen, because yesterday they did announce their position. Apparently, the member for Hunter has not been let into the loop yet. Yesterday Senator Sherry put out a media release: ‘Labor to support budget superannuation plan’. That was on Wednesday, 6 December. That is funny, the legislation has not been introduced. As we have observed from the member for Hunter, he could not announce a position until it was introduced. Some people will wonder why his position on the front bench is under threat! Others will know. In fact, the ‘guess the shadow Treasurer’ competition has moved into a new phase. The member for Lalor will not step up to the plate. The member for Melbourne—

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