Over the next month, Crikey will be publishing birthday messages from a few prominent Australians  — today we kick off with Wayne Swan:

It’s a fantastic milestone for Crikey to reach 10 years in publication — a decade on and going strong.

Of course I don’t always agree with everything Crikey says but your irreverent but probing journalism and commentary have become a really important part of the Australian media landscape.

I always thought the way my predecessor excluded Crikey from the Budget lock-up was unfair, restricted legitimate scrutiny and frankly was a bit precious.

Happy 10th Birthday Crikey — I hope you have a big bash to celebrate (where’s my invite??!!).

—  Hon Wayne Swan MP, Treasurer, Commonwealth of Australia

PS … see you at the lock-up on May 11th.