House debates

Wednesday, 4 February 2026

Questions without Notice

Economy

2:18 pm

Photo of Ted O'BrienTed O'Brien (Fairfax, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

My question goes to the Treasurer. Shane Oliver, AMP chief economist, said, 'The best thing that Australian governments can do to help bring down inflation would be to cut government spending'. When will the Treasurer finally admit he must control his spending to prevent the 14th interest rate rise under Labor?

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