Tony Abbott defends Joe Hockey during fuel excise debate

By James Massola and Gareth Hutchens
Updated October 30 2014 - 7:18am, first published 6:14am
The PM consults with Joe Hockey during Question Time.  Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
The PM consults with Joe Hockey during Question Time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Prime Minister Tony Abbott was forced to defend his Treasurer on Wednesday as his government endured a tough question time over its plans to begin raising the fuel excise.

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