Assistant Treasurer MichaelSukkarMP says the leader of the opposition and the shadow treasurer have been “flailing around” in the wake of the budget reveal.
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Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar says the leader of the opposition and the shadow treasurer have been “flailing around” in the wake of the budget reveal. Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese came out on Wednesday attacking the Morrison government for the budget it revealed on Tuesday. Mr Albanese criticised the cuts to the JobKeeper, and added he didn’t believe the budget offered enough for women.
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