government revenue grows 24% since 2008

yeldub, this is my source:

http://www.budget.gov.au/2012-13/content/overview/html/overview_42.htm

http://www.budget.gov.au/2007-08/fbo/html/02_part1-02.htm

2012: $376 billion

2008: $303 billion

I don't understand your post that Swan is receiving $150bn less since the GFC but am happy to be educated on this.