I Instinctively Try To Protect People From

I Think There Is No Doubt That The Advent Of 24/7 News Channels, Which Are Voracious In Their Demand For Constant New Content, Has Accelerated The Political Process. The Rise Of Social Media, In Addition To Talkback, I Think Has Intensified The Political Process.

I Think That The Best Things That Governments Can Do For Productivity Is Not Whack On New Taxes And, If We Can Get Institutions Like Schools And Hospitals Functioning Better, Well That's Obviously Good For The Overall Productiveness Of Our Society.

I'm Focused On Doing The Job The Treasurer Should Do.i Don't Respond To Gossip.

To Move Past Fear Is A Cliche.

We Are Going To Be A Government Of No Surprises And No Excuses; A Government Which Keeps Its Commitments And A Government Which Is Straight And Candid With The Australian People And That's What We Intend To Do.