QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Mr TED O'BRIEN (Fairfax—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:26): My question goes to the Treasurer. Australia's debt is due to hit $1 trillion over coming months. The Treasurer has spent years dishonestly claiming others had hit this milestone, and yet, in truth, it is going to happen on his watch.

Will the Treasurer confirm that, for the very first time in Australia's history, Australia's debt will soon hit $1 trillion? The SPEAKER: The part of that question with the 'dishonesty' is not within the standing orders. We dealt with that earlier this week as well, so I'll just get you to withdraw that part.

You can't accuse someone of being that. Mr TED O'BRIEN: I withdraw. The SPEAKER: I thank the member.

The Treasurer now has the call.