Treasurer Jim Chalmers must make some hard decisions on the economy and stop being a “commentator”, according to Former Victoria Liberal Party President Michael Kroger. “Telling us how hard things are – what’s he going to do about it?” Mr Kroger told Sky News Australia.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers must make some hard decisions on the economy and stop being a “commentator”, according to Former Victoria Liberal Party President Michael Kroger. “Telling us how hard things are – what’s he going to do about it?” Mr Kroger told Sky News Australia.
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