I have never heard the suggestion that Mr Gerard was considered for federal Treasurer of the Liberal Party. I have never heard any suggestion that he rejected such a job or was considered unsuitable for such a job. These allegations are a complete surprise to me and I have no reason to believe they are true.
The government has called an election and is now in caretaker
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5 December 2005