What I can confirm is that this is a fair, measured and responsible budget. What I can confirm is that this is a budget that is going to lead people to jobs and prosperity. What I can confirm is that this is a budget that is going to give people hope for the future and it is going to give them a positive way forward, across this country, unlike previous Labor budgets that we have seen in the past.

I might refer those opposite to Budget Paper No. 1. Those opposite may not have noticed yet, but overall the health budget increases year on year—indeed, to more than $7.6 billion over the forward estimates. And isn't it ironic that it is those on the other side, including the failed former finance minister, that are responsible—