Question Time in federal parliament

WHAT WE LEARNED

- Singer-songwriter Olivia Newton-John was in the guest gallery watching Question Time.

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WANTED TO SPIN

- Trade agreements are good for Australian jobs

WHAT LABOR WANTED TO TALK ABOUT

- The budget surplus will be built on a windfall from high iron ore prices, a low Australian dollar and underspending on vital services

WHAT THEY SAID

"Might be a bit of a let down after that." - Labor leader Anthony Albanese gets to his feet after the Speaker announces Olivia Newton-John is in the gallery.

"We are the ones that the Australian people wanted at the last election." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison starts a flood of Olivia Newton-John song puns.

"Have you ever been mellow? Why are you yelling out?" - Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack to Labor MPs.

"I tried to get physical with the Member for Hunter last week." - McCormack again.

"Question to the Treasurer, to whom we are hopelessly devoted." - Liberal MP Andrew Laming.