Wayne Swan has 'some sympathy' for Joe Hockey

By Amy Remeikis
Updated August 21 2014 - 7:13pm, first published 6:37pm
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan speaks with Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey behind the Speaker's chair in Question Time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen / Fairfax
Acting Prime Minister Wayne Swan speaks with Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey behind the Speaker's chair in Question Time. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen / Fairfax

Former federal treasurer Wayne Swan says he has "some sympathy" for his successor Joe Hockey, but only because he "understands" the job can be tough and "grinding".