Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

I completely reject the premise of that question. Obviously, over the last two years the government have worked very hard to put Australia on a stronger economic and fiscal foundation for the future. The Turnbull government, building on the progress that has been made over the past few years, will of course do everything we can to strengthen growth and create better opportunities by making sure we are more productive, more competitive and more innovative. We will continue the important task of preparing the budget. From a personal point of view, given that you directed part of the question directly to my performance, I am obviously very grateful to the Prime Minister that he has chosen to put his trust in me to be a continuing member of his economic team. As part of that team I will continue to do the best I can to help put Australia on the strongest possible economic and fiscal foundation for the future.