Joe Hockey (North Sydney, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

That is right. The problem is that net debt keeps growing and they cannot keep up. They are running on the spot and they cannot keep up with net debt. The number keeps changing. It keeps turning over like an old pokie in an RSL. That is their problem. That is what they are worried about—the number might not keep up with what it actually is.

The budget papers actually publish net debt figures. You know what is amazing? The budget papers come out before 30 June. He is worried about the receipt going out to people after 30 June, but the budget numbers, with a net debt estimate, come out before 30 June. You have been set up, Bill. You have got to watch yourself, mate. People are setting you up everywhere. Kevin was setting you up by sitting in here while you were speaking. I am just trying to help you.

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