A peak welfare group has raised concerns over Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s attempt to recast the economic narrative as returning to normal, as the government prepares for an election fight centred on the economy:
A peak welfare group has raised concerns over Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s attempt to recast the economic narrative as returning to normal, as the government prepares for an election fight centred on the economy.
“The rate at which people are taking up new jobs is now almost 10 per cent higher than the pre-COVID average,” he said during his address.But Australian Council of Social Services CEO Cassandra Goldie said she was “deeply concerned” the treasurer could consider the economic situation in Australia as anywhere near “normal”.
Labor’s home affairs spokesperson Kristina Keneally also said the government’s response did not show the full economic picture. During his speech, Mr Frydenberg warned the tap for financial support during the pandemic must be turned off, as he described Australia’s health and economic response as among the world’s best.
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