Joe Hockey threatens 'emergency' austerity action if budget measures are rejected

By James Massola
Updated August 13 2014 - 2:32pm, first published 1:00pm
Treasurer Joe Hockey has threatened Queensland-style austerity measures if his budget is not passed. Photo: Andrew Meares
Treasurer Joe Hockey has threatened Queensland-style austerity measures if his budget is not passed. Photo: Andrew Meares

Treasurer Joe Hockey has warned Australians he may be forced to take "emergency action" and deliver Queensland-style austerity if structural budget reforms are not made.

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