Jim Chalmers' only response to soaring inflation figures was to remind the country he has been Treasurer for all of five minutes and lay blame for every economic issue squarely at the feet of the Morrison government, writes Caroline Di Russo.
On Wednesday, Chris Bowen was totally engrossed with Liberal leader Peter Dutton’s history of commenting on climate change instead of explaining the government’s plan to meet its emissions reduction targets.
As expected, every issue with the economy has been laid squarely at the feet of the Morrison government.Treasurer Jim Chalmers has offered Australians little more than an assertion that this government has a plan to protect the Australian economy, writes Caroline Di Russo. Picture: Jerad Williams Labor has slightly changed tact on the economy now that it can no longer paddle around in the carefree ease that comes from being in opposition.
It will be instructive to see whether Labor keep pushing for wage increases as inflation continues to climb. Despite cost of living being a major issue on the minds of Australians, the biggest “contribution” this government has so far is to get rid of the cashless debit card. In any event, the October budget should be worthwhile viewing to see how Labor choose to manage the economy.
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