House debates Questions without Notice

Economy

Monday, 9 February 2026 House of Representatives

Ted O'Brien

Ted O'Brien Fairfax, Liberal Party, Shadow Treasurer

2:17 pm

My question is to the Treasurer. Following last week's interest rate rise, respected TV finance guru Kochie sent a direct message to the Treasurer, saying: 'Mate, you've got to tighten your belt. You've told all of us to tighten our belts to fight inflation. You didn't, and so you are responsible for this interest rate rise.' The Treasurer has dismissed the views of scores of economists, and now even the Reserve Bank governor. Will he at least concede Kochie has a point?

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