The Reserve Bank has said government spending is adding to the likelihood of further interest rate hikes. Betashares's chief economist David Bassanese has said every serious economist in the country would acknowledge that public spending has been contributing to inflation. The average new mortgage holder is already paying $30,000 more per year because of the 16 interest rate rises under your government. Why do Australians always pay the price because the Prime Minister can't ever admit he's made a mistake?