I'm not as bearish as many others about China. Why? Because China must grow. So I am far more optimistic about China.
Joe HockeyIt is not the role of government to use the taxation and welfare system as a tool to level the playing field.
Joe HockeyFiscal policy, monetary policy, they need to work together to try and raise the level of growth.
Joe HockeyIn fact, in Parliament, I pointed out that Australians on average incomes would move into the second highest tax bracket in the next couple of years. That is going to slow down the Australian economy. It's bad for households.
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