Fed:Joyce must commit to govt's "strict fiscal rules", Swan says

AAP General News (Australia)
12-08-2009
Fed:Joyce must commit to govt's "strict fiscal rules", Swan says

The federal government is demanding new opposition finance spokesman BARNABY JOYCE
adhere to Labor's strict fiscal rules on spending .. tax and savings.

Treasurer WAYNE SWAN is seeking a commitment from the Nationals outspoken Senate leader
.. less than an hour after Senator JOYCE was elevated to shadow cabinet today.

Mr SWAN says if senator JOYCE can't commit to the responsible rules .. it would raise
serious questions about the coalition's intentions for the next budget and capacity for
responsible economic management.

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KEYWORD: LIBERALS SWAN (CANBERRA)

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