James Paterson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

Since the government brought down its high-spending, high-deficit budget, annual inflation on food has jumped to 3.1 per cent, housing to 4.7 per cent, health to 4.2 per cent, education to 5.3 per cent and even pet services to five per cent. Citibank economist Josh Williamson said, 'All major expenditure groups barring one rose in the September quarter, suggesting price pressures were being felt across the economy.' Will the government change its reckless spending policies, which are driving up prices across all essential aspects of life? (Time expired)