Scott Morrison has taken a swipe at Anthony Albanese for having a 'quiet week' while he recovers from COVID19. The Prime Minister says he was 'very busy' during his isolation earlier this year. AusVotes 9News STORY:
Scott Morrison has been holding a media conference in Cairns, Queensland, facing a barrage of questions over the cost of living and a possible interest rate rise next week.
"Firstly, to cut petrol tax in half and that is providing real relief at the browser every day, every week right now," he said. "We know those costs of living increases are real and we are taking action right now, providing real relief right now, because we have been able to have a strong economic plan that put us in a position to do that in this year's budget."
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