abbotts furphy

Now this line from the Herald Sun seems to fly in the face of everything Abbott has to say-

the nation has notched up a record-breaking 23 years of continuous expansion with growth running at above the 15-year average rate of 3.1 per cent.

Economists welcomed the strong lift as a signal that Australia is actually doing quite well, contrary to some perceptions.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/business/growth-soars-to-twoyear-high-but-minimum-pay-a-low-blow/story-fni0dcne-1226943550922?sv=a40e1b825d40d4a3d8b8993cd1f1260a&&net_sub_uid=98747599