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This website is in imminent danger of being shut down. It has been online since 1995, but the personal circumstances of the owner, Malcolm Farnsworth, are such that economies have to be made. Server costs and suchlike have become prohibitive. At the urging of people online, I have agreed to see if Patreon provides a solution. More information is available at the Patreon website. If you are able to contribute even $1.00/month to keep the site running, please click the Patreon button below.
The Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer have debated each other on the economy at the National Press Club.
Treasurer Peter Costello has held the position since March 1996 and has delivered nine Budgets.
Shadow Treasurer Simon Crean held a variety of portfolios in the Hawke and Keating governments. He was Leader of the Opposition from 2001 until 2003.
