Nationals Senator Matt Canavan brought in a lump of coal to an interview with Sky News Australia to assist in explaining why he believes the budget surplus is “not due to any government decision” but rather the profits from the resources sector.
“The test for the Treasurer and the
Labor Party today is, will they recognise that?
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