Keep calm Australia, Bruce Billson is running the economy

By James Massola, Political Correspondent
Updated July 1 2015 - 3:08pm, first published 2:55pm
Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson has stepped up into the role of acting Treasurer. Photo: Andrew Meares
Small Business Minister Bruce Bilson has stepped up into the role of acting Treasurer. Photo: Andrew Meares
Treasurer Joe Hockey has handed over the reins to Mr Bilson. Photo: Andrew Meares
Treasurer Joe Hockey has handed over the reins to Mr Bilson. Photo: Andrew Meares

Greece has defaulted on a debt payment to the IMF, China is in economic slowdown, Australia's debt is rising and the housing market may or may not be in a bubble but keep calm Australia, Small Business Minister Bruce Billson is in charge of the economy.

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