Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today was put on the spot about whether he will “engage in big reform” to 'tackle a trillion dollar debt'.
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today was put on the spot about whether he will “engage in big reform” to “tackle a trillion dollar debt”.
Mr Albanese was questioned on the matter by Sky News Political Reporter Kieran Gilbert at the National Press Club on Monday. Mr Clennell said the Prime Minister stuck with saying growing the economy is the way forward to pay off the debt and deficit. “To me this exchange highlights the problem with Australian politics – to get elected, you can’t promise too much reform,” Mr Clennell said.
“Having been elected not to change things much, to get re-elected you feel you are unable to change things too much.”
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