House debates Questions without Notice

Economy

Wednesday, 16 September 2026 House of Representatives

Jim Chalmers

Jim Chalmers Rankin, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer

2:39 pm

are pushing up inflation and weighing on growth and weighing on markets around the world. Those opposite want to pretend that government spending is the primary determinant of inflation around the world right now. Well, by their own logic, their own half a trillion dollars in higher deficits and more debt would push up inflation and push up interest rates. Our responsible economic management is helping to shield Australians from intense global economic uncertainty.

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