Senate debates

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Questions without Notice

Economy

2:03 pm

Photo of Claire ChandlerClaire Chandler (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Under Labor, public sector demand is at its highest level in Australian history. When public sector demand surges ahead of private demand, it crowds out businesses, drives up costs, fuels inflation and makes the RBA's job just that much harder. Minister, when will you accept that it is your government's spending that is contributing to inflationary pressure and pushing up prices for Australians?

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