Democrats insider reveal echoes of Peter Costello in Joe Hockey's budget battles

By Heath Aston
Updated August 13 2014 - 5:08pm, first published 11:36am
Democrat leader Natasha Stott-Despoja turned down treasurer Peter Costello's budget plans in 2002. Photo: Sean Davey
Democrat leader Natasha Stott-Despoja turned down treasurer Peter Costello's budget plans in 2002. Photo: Sean Davey

When Peter Costello urged Joe Hockey to abandon the government's $7 GP fee, he had some advice for the Treasurer.

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