Treasurer Joe Hockey confirms government is looking for new savings

By James Massola, Lisa Cox
Updated April 23 2018 - 9:19pm, first published October 1 2014 - 9:55am

Treasurer Joe Hockey has confirmed the government is searching for additional savings ahead of the mid-year economic update, but dismissed suggestions the government has given up $30 billion in savings over four years as contained in its budget.

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