Jack Chambers: “That is ultimately what will grow our economy, that is what will ensure people have a better day-to-day experience going…”

I'm absolutely serious and I wrote them as recently as yesterday saying pay will be discussed as a priority.

We've been clear that is a specific consideration in our tax policy measures, and that will be considered as well as the deferral of excise on petrol and diesel," he said.

I think (it) has created a much more safe and sustainable place for our public finances, which has been my core objective here.

I would ask them to reflect on that.