Media Release

Peter Gutwein MP
Shadow Treasurer

Thursday 18th March 2010

Response to desperate Aird

Michael Aird knows full well that all of our policies are fully costed and fully funded and that we have met our responsibilities under the Charter of Budget Responsibility Act.

In fact, he knows that the only policy not fully costed and fully funded is the Burnie Hospital purchase, which Labor have deceitfully tried to sneak through whilst the caretaker conventions are in place.

We will assess the Burnie Hospital sale on its merits. I am appalled that the dishonest Labor Party are even attempting to bind a future Hodgman Liberal Government.

Michael Aird also asks if we will take the State budget back into net debt. As the most fiscally responsible party during the election period I can categorically say, no, we won’t.

However, as Labor have now promised over half a billion dollars during the election it is Michael Aird who must provide an answer to the same question.

Well Michael, will you take the budget back into net debt?