Stephen Conroy (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Hansard source

Senator Joyce, that question once again demonstrates the opposition’s complete chaos when it comes to fiscal management in this country. On one hand, you want to argue against the stimulus package and then, when we outline an exit strategy with a two per cent future increase, you start asking, ‘Where’s your exit strategy?’ Then you complain you do not see one. Well, Senator Joyce, this government has been engaged in prudent fiscal management. We have delivered this economic outcome because of the decisive and swift action that we took, which you opposed at every step. The chickens are coming home to roost for you, Senator Joyce—through you, Mr President—and the chickens are coming home to roost for those opposite. (Time expired)