Question Time in federal parliament

WHAT WE LEARNED

- Jobs have increased every month for the past three years, the longest consecutive run in history.

- Former Swedish prime minister Carl Bilt was in the public gallery.

- Labor leader Anthony Albanese unsuccessfully sought to suspend Question Time to debate the prime minister on the state of the economy.

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT WANTED TO SPIN

- The government is delivering stability and certainty.

WHAT LABOR WANTED TO TALK ABOUT

- The prime minister won't admit Australia's economy is slowing.

WHAT THEY SAID

"Will the prime minister agree to have a debate today in this chamber on the economy?" - Labor leader Anthony Albanese.

"It's not about debating the economy, it's about implementing the policies that make our economy stronger." - Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

"Who is the master that you serve?" - Independent MP Bob Katter.

"I serve the Australian people." - Drought Minister David Littleproud.