The PM says Peter Costello contributed to Australia's economic problems.
Rudd blames 'smiling predator' Costello for economic woes
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has taken a swipe at former treasurer Peter Costello, labelling him a "smiling predator" in anticipation of global economic turmoil.
His attack on Mr Costello came amid a fiery Question Time which saw frontbenchers Tony Abbott and Peter Dutton and the Member for Fadden ejected from the Chamber as each side stepped up the blame game over the handling of the economy.
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PM Kevin Rudd has called Peter Costello a 'smiling predator' as he blamed his time as treasurer for the state of the economy.
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Around 35,000 Australians are at risk from a faulty gene that causes high cholesterol and may result in heart attacks at young ages.
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