The Treasurer of Australia is the minister in the Government of Australia responsible for government expenditure and revenue raising. The Treasurer plays a key role in the economic policy of the government. By strong Constitutional convention, the Treasurer is always a member of the Parliament of Australia with a seat in the House of Representatives. The current Treasurer is The Honourable Scott Morrison MP, whose term began on 21 September 2015. The current Minister for Revenue and Financial Services is The Hon. Kelly O'Dwyer MP.