Mr SWAN (Lilley—Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer) (14:15): The shadow Treasurer and the Leader of the Opposition like to pretend that there has not been a revenue write-down in the budget of $160 billion over five years. They like to pretend that. So, if you take them seriously, what they are really arguing is that the government should have engaged in $160 billion worth of expenditure cuts over the past five years. Do you know what that would have done? It would have tanked our economy. We on this side of the House are committed to a balanced and responsible budget, a balanced and responsible fiscal policy, and we do that within the framework of our medium-term fiscal strategy, which is committed to surpluses on average across the cycle. Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: That is for me to inquire of. The member for North Sydney. Mr Hockey: Madam Speaker, I rise on a point of order. It goes to relevance. The question was about tax. The SPEAKER: I thank the member for North Sydney. The member for North Sydney will resume his seat. The Treasurer has the call. Mr SWAN: What the government is committed to and those opposite are not is a responsible budget policy that puts jobs and growth first. But if you listen to those on the other side of the House, you know what you will get: you will get slash and burn, low growth, higher unemployment, higher deficits and higher debt. The SPEAKER: The Treasurer will return to the question. Opposition members interjecting— The SPEAKER: Order! That is a very good interjection: 'What is this descending to?' But it is of course entirely out of order. I think everyone, including me, is wearing thin of the complete disregard for the procedures of this parliament. The member Reid has the call.