Treasure Joe Hockey hangs tough despite jobs slump

By Mark Kenny
Updated April 13 2015 - 11:08am, first published February 13 2015 - 5:28pm
Not softening: Treasurer Joe Hockey. Photo: Andrew Meares
Not softening: Treasurer Joe Hockey. Photo: Andrew Meares

Treasurer Joe Hockey says his second budget will take account of a sharply slowing jobs market but has affirmed there would be no change from his tough spending cuts approach, arguing it is confidence the economy needs, not stimulus.

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