House debates

Wednesday, 26 May 2010

3:27 pm

Photo of Joe HockeyJoe Hockey (North Sydney, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) | | Hansard source

My question is to the Treasurer. Does the Treasurer stand by the accuracy of all the facts and figures and charts in his economic note of 9 May which is being used by the Prime Minister, the Treasurer and some commentators to justify the new mining tax?

Photo of Wayne SwanWayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) | | Hansard source

Well, to be questioned on figures by sloppy Joe over there is something quite extraordinary.

Photo of Harry JenkinsHarry Jenkins (Speaker) | | Hansard source

Order! The Treasurer will refer to members by their titles.

Photo of Wayne SwanWayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) | | Hansard source

I stand by the economic note.