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Governor-General David Hurley has confirmed he swore Scott Morrison into multiple ministerial roles – in some cases without the existing minister's knowledge – but has distanced himself from the decision to keep the changes a secret. In March 2020, the former Prime Minister was sworn in as a second Health Minister and second Finance Minister, with the move never made public, even to his colleagues. The Governor-General's office said in a statement to news.com.au it was acting on the advice of Mr Morrison and the decision to publicise the arrangements was a matter for “the government of the day”. This development comes shortly after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese blasted his predecessor's secrecy, and confirmed he was seeking advice on the legality of Mr Morrison's appointments. “This is extraordinary and unprecedented,” he said. “In Australia, we have a Westminster system of government that produces accountability. This is the sort of tin-pot activity that we would ridicule if it was in a non-democratic country.” Mr Albanese said he was seeking a briefing from the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet. “Let's be very clear – Australians knew during the election campaign that I was running a shadow ministry. What they didn't know was that Scott Morrison was running a shadow government,'' he said. Mr Albanese said it was “extraordinary” that then-Finance Minister Mathias Cormann wasn't even told the former Prime Minister had joined him in his portfolio. “A whole lot of questions arise from this. What did Peter Dutton and other continuing members of the now shadow ministry know about these circumstances?'' he said. “We had the extraordinary revelation that Mathias Cormann, apparently, wasn't aware that Scott Morrison was the Finance Minister as well as himself. “And how is it that the Governor-General could swear-in Scott Morrison into ministerial portfolios without there being a transparency there about that process? This is quite extraordinary. “This is a government of Australia where the people of Australia were kept in the dark as to what the ministerial arrangements were. It's completely unacceptable. “This is very contrary to our Westminster system. It is unbecoming. It was cynical and it was just weird that this has occurred.” In a statement to news.com.au, a spokesperson for Governor-General David Hurley said the head of state was not doing anything out of the ordinary by appointing the minsterships to Mr Morrison. “The Governor-General, following normal process and acting on the advice of the government of the day, appointed former Prime Minister Morrison to administer portfolios other than the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. The appointments were made consistently with section 64 of the Constitution,'' the spokesperson said. “It is not uncommon for ministers to be appointed to administer departments other than their portfolio responsibility. These appointments do not require a swearing-in ceremony – the Governor-General signs an administrative instrument on the advice of the Prime Minister. “Questions around appointments of this nature are a matter for the government of the day and the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Similarly, the decision whether to publicise appointments to administer additional portfolios is a matter for the government of the day.” News.com.au revealed on Sunday the former Prime Minister swore himself in as Resources Minister and ultimately used the power to roll his own frontbencher, Keith Pitt, over a plan to drill for gas off the New South Wales coast. Mr Pitt has told colleagues he was kept in the dark and shocked to learn of the prime minister's secret powers during discussions with him and his office in late 2021 over the controversial oil and gas project. In December of 2021, Mr Morrison announced he was taking the first steps towards killing the gas project. Mr Pitt wanted to move ahead with approvals. Mr Morrison did not. It was during this process, when he was presented with a range of options, that the prime minister revealed to Mr Pitt he was secretly sworn in as the minister and could make the decision himself. Mr Pitt was so concerned that he asked for the executive order outlining how two ministers could be sworn into the portfolio, only to discover it did not exist. Coalition sources have told news.com.au Mr Pitt then complained to the deputy prime minister, Michael McCormack, but was told: “He's the prime minister”. Multiple former cabinet ministers have told news.com.au they either didn't understand why it had been done or objected to it. “The problem with Scott is he had this grandiose view of himself,” one former minister said. “And it was kind of weird.” Government sources have confirmed that ministers can be appointed under instrument when ministers are sick for short term administration without the need to tell the Governor-General but it was unusual for the prime minister to be appointed. It's now emerged former finance Minister Mathias Cormann was never informed that Mr Morrison had sworn himself into his portfolio in March 2020. Coalition sources confirmed Mr Cormann only learned of the secret arrangement through an excerpt of new book Plagued, by Simon Benson and Geoff Chambers, published in The Weekend Australian last week. News.com.au has contacted Mr Morrison, Mr Porter and Mr Cormann, who is currently serving overseas as a diplomat, for comment. Plagued recounts how Mr Morrison “hatched a radical and, until now, secret plan” with then-Attorney-General Christian Porter's approval. “Porter advised that it could be done through an administrative instrument and didn't need appointment by the Governor-General, with no constitutional barrier to having two ministers appointed to administer the same portfolio,'' the book says. “I trust you, mate,” Mr Morrison told Health Minister Greg Hunt, “but I'm swearing myself in as Health Minister, too.” The public was never told of the prime minister's secret arrangement, and the reasons for that secrecy have not been explained. Mr Morrison also swore himself in as Finance Minister alongside Mr Cormann because he wanted to ensure there were two people who had their hands on the purse strings. “Such a move was without precedent, let alone being done in secret, but the trio saw it as an elegant solution to the problem they were trying to solve – safeguarding against any one Minister having absolute power,'' Benson recounts in Plagued. “One option was to delegate the powers to cabinet, but Attorney-General Christian Porter's advice was these powers could not be delegated and could reside only with the Health Minister. “A declaration under section 475 gave Hunt as Health Minister exclusive and extraordinary powers. He, and only he, could personally make directives that overrode any other law and were not disallowable by parliament. He had authority to direct any citizen in the country to do something, or not do something, to prevent spread of the disease.” In June, BPH Energy told the stock exchange it had launched a Federal Court challenge to the gas project decision. The Australian newspaper reports today Mr Morrison was appointed by Governor-General David Hurley to take control of the entire Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources nearly a year before he scuttled an offshore gas project weeks out from the federal election. Federal Court documents reveal that the former prime minister was appointed to administer the super department on April 15, handing him powers over the Commonwealth-NSW Offshore Petroleum Joint Authority “pursuant to sections 64 and 65 of the Constitution”. - by Samantha Maiden, news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Albanese has revealed "there may be more" portfolios that former prime minister Scott Morrison secretly appointed himself to, as he launches an investigation into the bombshell revelations. Describing the situation as "extraordinary" and "unprecedented", the Prime Minister said he simply could not understand the mindset that decided keeping Morrison's extraordinary move a secret was a good idea. So far, it has emerged that Morrison was appointed as a Minister for Health, Finance and Resources during his time in power through a secret mechanism that did not require him to make the change public. Only then-Health Minister Greg Hunt was aware that Morrison was joining his portfolio. Cabinet will be briefed on the unfolding scandal this morning, but preliminary advice suggests that the three portfolios that Morrison is believed to have been secretly appointed to may not be the full extent of the changes. "There may well be more,'' Albanese told ABC Radio National on Tuesday. "But I'll have more to say about that. It may well be that it takes some time to get to the bottom of this. "This really does undermine our democracy. Our democracy is precious and it relies upon accountability. "And this, this cowboy action, I likened it to some tin-pot regime. Well, this is Australia." Albanese said he was "not aware" whether or not Morrison secured extra pay for his additional jobs, but doubted this was the case. Solicitor-General Stephen Donaghue QC is also probing the ­legality of Morrison's ministerial arrangements. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photo / AP In a statement, Governor-General David Hurley insisted he was acting on the advice of the former prime minister when swearing him into the extra portfolios, and disclosing the arrangements was a matter for him. Asked if he still had confidence in the Governor-General, Albanese said his job was to take the advice of the prime minister. "The Governor-General acted on the advice of the government of the day,'' he said. "Let's be very clear here, it is Scott Morrison that initiated this extraordinary and unprecedented action. "I think that the blame for this lands fairly and squarely with the former government — not just the prime minister — clearly other ministers knew that this was going on, they chose not to make it public." On Sunday, news.com.au revealed Morrison had sworn himself in as resources minister without the knowledge of the existing minister, Keith Pitt. He ultimately used that power to roll Pitt on a plan to drill for gas off the New South Wales coast. Revelations emerged over the weekend via the new book Plagued, that in March of 2020, Morrison was sworn in as a second health minister and second finance minister. None of these moves were revealed to the public. Former Health Minister Greg Hunt was briefed on the changes but former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann was not. Morrison broke his silence on the matter on Monday, texting a Sky News journalist to say he doesn't "engage in day-to-day politics". He was responding to Sky News host Kieran Gilbert, who offered him a right of reply to Albanese, who had blasted Morrison's secrecy. "Haven't seen what he has said," Morrison texted. "Since leaving the job I haven't engaged in any day-to-day politics." Albanese said that response was unacceptable. "Well, he's a member of Parliament,'' he said. "I find that quite an extraordinary dismissal by a former prime minister." The former prime minister is still collecting a $211,250 salary as a backbench MP and recently skipped the first week of Parliament to travel overseas. Albanese has confirmed he will seek advice on the legality of Morrison's appointments. Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull also slammed revelations that Morrison secretly swore himself into up to five portfolios as "sinister" and "incredible". Turnbull said he was shocked by the revelations. Asked if he had ever secretly sworn himself into other minister's portfolio he confirmed he had not. "No, I think this is one of the most appalling things I have ever heard in our Federal Government,'' Turnbull told ABC TV. "This is sinister stuff. This is a secret government. What Albanese said today about it is absolutely right." Turnbull backed calls for an investigation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Incoming Secretary General of the OECD, former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, joins the show. Plus, Attorney-General Christian Porter has commenced defamation action against the ABC and journalist Louise Milligan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the latest rape claim which has rocked Australian politics. It's expected the Cabinet minister accused over the historical claim will make a public statement later today. The final report of the aged care royal commission has been released, delivering scathing findings about the system and level of funding that governs the treatment of elderly care in Australia. And Australia's former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is down to the final two candidates in the race to become the next head of the OECD.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the latest rape claim which has rocked Australian politics. It's expected the Cabinet minister accused over the historical claim will make a public statement later today. The final report of the aged care royal commission has been released, delivering scathing findings about the system and level of funding that governs the treatment of elderly care in Australia. And Australia's former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is down to the final two candidates in the race to become the next head of the OECD.

The end-of-year Cabinet reshuffle was triggered by the departure of Finance Minister Mathias Cormann. Although Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the key Cabinet portfolios remain unchanged, many Ministers have switched portfolios.

As Queensland relaxes its borders and South Australia returns to some normality, The Party Room talks about the politics of COVID-19. And The Guardian's political reporter Amy Remeikis joins Fran and PK to also discuss the cost of former Finance Minister Mathias Cormann's campaign for the top job at the OECD.

Mathias Cormann is being nominated for the position of secretary-general of the OECD when he retires from politics on 30 October. - Η σημερινή ομιλία του πρωθυπουργού Σκοτ Μόρρισον στην οποία ανακοινώθηκε η υποψηφιότητα του υπουργού Οικονομικών Ματίας Κόρμαν για την θέση του επικεφαλής του Οργανισμού Οικονομικής Συνεργασίας και Ανάπτυξης (ΟΟΣΑ), που είναι ο σημαντικότερος διεθνής οικονομικός οργανισμός, στην Οικονομική Αναφορά (08.10.2020)

The Morrison Government's budget will plunge Australia into nearly a trillion dollars of debt by June 2024. Senator Mathias Cormann says it's necessary to save Australia from economic turmoil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky News host Peta Credlin provides in-depth analysis of the 2020 Federal Budget and what it means for you and your family. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and some of Australia's top financial commentators join her on the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Murray gives his common sense take on Budget 2020/21. Framed as the most important budget since World War II, Finance Minister Mathias Cormann walks through the Government's plan to get Australia through the COVID-19 aftermath.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Finance and Fury, the Say What Wednesday edition. This week’s question comes from Cameron. “Do you think that negative interest rates will come to Australia?” Today – look at what would trigger a negative interest rate policy (NIRP) – exchange rates, economic conditions like employment or inflation, then debt levels – at the household level The cash rate was cut to a record-low 0.25% in March and has remained there since. The Reserve Bank board insists it will not increase the cash rate until progress is being made towards full employment and it is confident that inflation will be sustainably within the two per cent to three per cent target band. Negative interest rates are a pretty dramatic financial measure to take – But lots of drastic measures have been taken recently – those by governments and central banks to help boost the Australian economy In a quarterly statement on monetary policy the RBA says negative interest rates would be an “extraordinary unlikely” course of action At this stage - the RBA has again signalled it won’t be moving to negative interest rates – so for now they are ruling it out – but will they still have this same position moving into the future   Current look at the outlook for rates in the short term ASX 30-day interbank cash rate – future implied yield curve - The indicatorcalculates a percentage probability of an RBA interest rate change based on the market determined prices in the ASX 30 Day Interbank Cash Rate Futures – form of financial betting on interest rate movements 25% is the current - RBA decrease would go to 0% Up until Feb 2022 – about 50/50 is what the market expects – In the short term – over the next week – no change – 36% - decrease to 0% is 64% So the market is expecting a decline in the short term- not 100% accurate – it is a best guess based around all the current information – but this information can change Next RBA meeting is the 6th of October – may be a chance that the rates are cut then depending on But the indicators don’t point to anything negative at this stage – so what are the probabilities of it going negative   Exchange rates The Reserve Bank concedes negative interest rates would be a stimulatory benefit by putting downward pressure on the Australian dollar Covered the exchange rate basics over the last few FF episodes - The RBA believes the Australian dollar is “broadly in line with its fundamentals” This means that they think that there is no need to intervene through moving the interest rates to help the exchange rates However – if the AUD becomes above what they consider to be fair value – they might be more comfortable to move interest rates down to help reduce the exchange rates So at this stage - Under the current circumstances – the current RBA policy approach is probably not going to be reconsidered – so the exchange rate isn’t going to be what creates a situation for a NIRP   Economic indicators – inflation and employment Employment - It forecasts – in what the RBA calls its baseline case – the unemployment rate will hit a peak of 10 per cent in December, rather than the nine per cent rate predicted three months ago. Stimulus measures at this stage has kept the unemployment figures lower than originally anticipated – the job keeper payments The RBA then expects a gradual easing to seven per cent by December 2022 Employment is one contributor to inflation through – and other factors like GDP GDP growth - RBA also expects economic growth will contract by 6% this year Also expects that the recovery will be slower than previously thought – so GDP growth is slightly lower than the forecasts Expect that Australia’s economic growth will take several years to return to the trend path expected before the economic downturn However – this was before the situation in Victoria with the lockdowns – this creates a situation of further reduced growth in the September quarter delay the recovery beyond what was originally forecasted The government expects as much as well - Finance Minister Mathias Cormann said the situation in Victoria was clearly “having a very bad impact on the economy nationally”. Outside of Government or RBA forecasts – other economic figures showed the pace of contraction in Australia’s services sector and business was slowing in July - but that was before the situation in Victoria emerged – which will lower the forecasts further Looking at other indicators - The Australian Industry Group’s Australian performance of services index rose 12.5 points in July This index with a number of above 50 shows economy expanding – currently sitting at an index of 44.0 points - shows that contraction is at play These was some evidence the national economy was stabilising before the Victorian shutdown – but with this occurring – it may slow down the pace of recovery – If it does – and employment doesn’t return by as much – RBA may drop rates – but this alone wouldn’t be justification to go into the negative territory Inflation - The RBA has released its latest forecasts - expects underlying rate of inflation will remain below 2% until at least December 2022 – so for more than 2 years Current inflation – gone into the slightly negative territory Inflation over the past 10 years – has been below the band range – a little below 2% p.a. Inflation is probably going to be the biggest thing that the RBA is looking at for interest rate policy Petrified of the deflation materialising   Looking at one of the other biggest indicators IMO for negative interest rates – Household debt levels Looking at the countries with negative interest rates at the moment have two major things in common – 1 and 3 on the list of Household debt to GDP levels – as well as persistently low levels of inflation Switzerland and Denmark – Household Debt to GDP - 132% and 112% respectively – but Australia is number 2 on the list at 120% The next down is Norway and Canada with 105% and 102% respectively Switzerland has a negative cash rate of negative 0.75% - GDP growth forecasts of 1.5% to 2% Denmark – current cash rate is negative 0.6% In Denmark - the banks have launched the world's first negative interest rate mortgage This means they are handing out loans to homeowners where the charge is minus 5%a year Negative interest rates effectively mean that a bank pays a borrower to take money off their hands, so they pay back less than they have been loaned There is one other country with negative rates – at negative 0.1% - That is Japan – they have relatively low household debt levels though – about 59% - Their level of Government debt is at 237% Debt levels – with negative rates it helps to pay it off However – the end result of getting inflation is the most important factor here – Looking at countries with negative interest rates – Household debt to GDP is typically high and inflation is very low – but this has to be so for some time for the RBA or central banks to take the extreme measures Would expect that Australia may see negative interest rates – if out household debt to GDP stays at an elevated rate – and if our inflation rate stays below the 1% level for some time Would have to be a number of years – 2-3more as an estimate for negative rates When looking at the fixed loan rates for the major banks – like the big 4 - are one pointing factor that an interest rate drop is likely – The household debt to GDP is another – basket of countries with highest household debt Even though it isn’t a solution – it is seen as the tool that monetary officials have at their disposal to try and get inflation to materialise – This is done through their Desire to help boost GDP growth at the same time through reducing the cash people spend on mortgage – and instead can spend more in the economy More money can spend – the more GDP growth should return and the more inflation should come back – but this ignores the supply side to the equation – another story for another day With increasing levels of debt on new loans due to lowering interest rates – even though interest rates are low – means that there is additional household cashflow going to pay back debt – So less towards economy – less inflation based around the measurements Comparing other countries with negative rates – Inflation in Denmark – been between1-0% since 2014 – been low for some time Inflation in Switzerland – been between -1% and 1% since 2010 – so been also low for some time Inflation in Australia – Has been present – up until recently – the big question will be if this returns as to if we go into the negative rate territory over time If inflation in Australia starts to lag and our household debt to GDP remains high – on the road towards negative interest rates But plenty of other countries have low to negative inflation rates at the moment – the thing to look out for is persistent low inflation rates – for many years But negative rates come with costs too. They can cause stresses in the financial system that are harmful to the supply of credit and they can encourage people to save rather than spend Hurts savers as well – individuals with cash in the bank would start having to pay the bank to store money - With offset accounts Whilst the RBA has said they are ruling out negative interest rates – the current measures may have little long term impact in boosting the economy – due to the high levels of household debt levels Therefore – end result may be that the NIRP may be coming to Australia The RBA would never say this until it was likely to occur – Forward guidance can freak the market out – At this stage – not likely – but if things don’t improve or deteriorate – especially inflation – then will likely come to Australia It Wont be exchange rates that cause this – will be lower GDP and Inflation rates not being in line with the RBA economic wishes – so they will take measures to make this happen The only tool in their arsenal is to keep lowering rates Thanks for the question Thank you for listening to today's episode. If you want to get in contact you can do so here: http://financeandfury.com.au/contact/

If the Federal Government's proposal for talks between unions and business delivers a second accord on job creation, it will earn the Prime Minister another mention in the history books.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann told RN Breakfast that the costing was an "initial estimate taken at a different time in a rapidly evolving situation".

On the midweek edition of WilmsFront it's the episode you’ve all been demanding focusing on the Morrison's Government proposed 10k cash transactions ban. My guest is Martin North principal at Digital Finance Analytics to discuss the cash ban, central bank money printing and a possible global recession. Martin explains to myself and my audience the origins of the cash ban at the G20. The bill is Scott Morrison and the Treasury Department’s proposal, making cash transactions over 10k could see you jailed for two years. It is designed to keep the Australian people in the privileged big banks and so government authorities can track our digital moves. The mainstream media has been asleep at the wheel on this threat to our financial freedoms. I then ask Martin about how both our Reserve Bank and the US Federal Reserve are engaging in quantitative easing to stave off a recession. This is a technical term for printing money, inflating the economy and robbing ordinary people of their wealth through the banks. It makes the eventual economic crash even worse. We finish off by discussing the likelihood of a recession worldwide including here in Australia. Australia is vulnerable due to our dependence on immigration and goods and energy from overseas. Martin analysis of the global trade wars and energy independence policies are also shaped by geopolitical considerations. I finish off with my own remarks on the toilet paper buying panic in Australia due to coronavirus fears, the Super Tuesday Democratic Presidental primary results with Joe Biden now the frontrunner, plus Finance Minister Mathias Cormann bizarre comments in Senate Estimates that the federal Comcar colours were changed from white to grey to move away from our colonial past. Martin North Links: Blog: https://www.digitalfinanceanalytics.com/ Walk The World https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKWDscRjYFTD1KHsmow4-bQ In the Interests of the People Adams/North Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwmB2wn8Slp3hko2Gpj2iA WilmsFront Links: Entropy: https://entropystream.live/app/timwilms Website: http://timwilms.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wilmsfront Minds: https://www.minds.com/timwilms Gab: https://gab.com/timwilms Telegram Channel: https://t.me/wilmsfront DLive: https://dlive.tv/timwilms BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/timwilms/ Rational Rise TV: https://rationalrise.tv/ Contact Details: Telegram Messenger: https://t.me/timwilms Email: me@timwilms.com Support the Show: Membership: http://www.theunshackled.net/membership Donate: https://www.theunshackled.net/donate/ Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/theunsh... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theunshackled Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/TheUnshackled Other Unshackled Productions: The Uncuckables: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDg6qZbQt68DJ4gmHWhOCuw Debt Nation: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKKEHuAGzwVtIEIFW3cZOPg Affiliate Productions: The Rational Rise: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdEfsAy6rUDPnm9HwKA_asg Right Minds NZ: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFcFU3Qv9lKc9rHEIqWd6Dw Matty's Modern Life: https://www.youtube.com/user/mattus52 XYZ Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsVPqW6Mi0XP6hOXTE4sT6g Melbourne Traditionalists: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCREh4e70ZihL5dj0N_kyaaw Other Unshackled Links: Website: https://www.theunshackled.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUnshackled Twitter: https://twitter.com/Un_shackled Gab: https://gab.ai/theunshackled Telegram: https://t.me/theunshackled Minds: https://www.minds.com/The_Unshackled Music and Graphics by James Fox Higgins Voice Over By Morgan Munro

 Chris Kenny speaks to Finance Minister Mathias Cormann as we reach the end of a very turbulent Parliament year

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann joins Miranda Devine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma Alberici speaks to Finance Minister Mathias Cormann about the ongoing citizenship saga and the same-sex marriage bill.

Emma Alberici speaks to Finance Minister Mathias Cormann about the ongoing citizenship saga and the same-sex marriage bill.

Sleep is at a premium in Canberra this week. Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is one of those doing the post-budget heavy lifting, with 22 media interviews on Wednesday. He sat down with Michelle Grattan to discuss the government's long-term economic plan.

Michelle spent two days this week in Canning, where campaigning is building up for the by-election on the 19th of September.  The seat is held by the Liberal Party by about 12%. Its former member was Don Randall, who died suddenly in July. In a break from our usual longform format, we conducted short interviews with Labor candidate Matt Keogh, Deputy Labor Leader Tanya Plibersek, Finance Minister Mathias Cormann, Greens Leader Richard di Natale and Greens candidate Vanessa Rauland. 

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann sits with Michelle to talk about the government's budget, an early election and getting measures through the Senate.

MYEFO was on Monday this week and Michelle caught up with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann to chat about the budget situation, the chances for achieving surplus and more.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and Michelle Grattan go in depth about the government's proposed FoFA changes.

Our 2014 budget coverage continues with interviews with Finance Minister Mathias Cormann and Shadow Finance Minister Tony Burke.