Jim Chalmers has accused Greens leader Adam Bandt of using “weasel words” after suggestions the Treasurer should look at overriding interest rate hikes.
“Nick McKim, the Treasury spokesman for the Greens, said I should override the decision – Adam Bandt was given multiple opportunities to agree with Nick McKim and couldn’t bring himself to do
it,” Mr Chalmers told Sky News host Sharri Markson.“We think the independence of the Reserve Bank is really important, a feature of the system under governments of both political persuasions,” he said.
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