Dr CHALMERS (Rankin) (14:22): My question is to the Prime Minister. Former Treasurer Peter Costello reckons he will be dead before the government pays back its debt. Can the Prime Minister confirm that since coming to office this government— Honourable members interjecting— The SPEAKER: The member for Rankin will resume his seat. Members on my right. The member for Deakin and the Leader of the House will cease interjecting. The member for Rankin will begin his question again. Dr CHALMERS: My question is to the Prime Minister. Former Treasurer Peter Costello reckons he will be dead before the government pays back its debt. Can the Prime Minister confirm that his government, since coming to office, has increased gross debt by nearly $10,000 for every man, woman and child in Australia?