Question time in federal parliament

What we learned, heard and were amused by in Question Time on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during question time.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used question time to highlight the nation's strong economy. (AAP)

WHAT WE LEARNED

* The gender pay gap under Labor went up from 15.5 per cent to 17.2 per cent, but has fallen to 14.5 per cent today.

* More women are in work now than ever before.

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WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WANTED TO SPIN

The government is running a strong economy to deliver the services families need.

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WHAT LABOR WANTED TO TALK ABOUT

Will the government support Labor's plan to boost women's superannuation.

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WHAT THEY SAID

"This weekend, support our strawberry farmers. Make a pav." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

"Cut the strawberries up, don't cut the farmers out." - Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

"Doesn't this just confirm the government is too busy fighting itself to govern for Australians?" - Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen on cancellation of October COAG meeting.

"We are having a drought summit." - Morrison in response.

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TWEETED

@SwannyQLD "The race to the bottom on corporate tax robs governments not just of revenue, but of a powerful policy tool to reduce inequality and promote fairer distributions of income and wealth that promote ongoing economic growth." #auspol #qt

@JulianHillMP Same % of women in Saudi Arabian delegation as the Liberals have in Parliament #auspol #qt


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