The Coalition says ‘Jimflation’ is wrecking the nation – but would we have accepted the alternative?
Public spending can drive inflation, but from healthcare to education, Australians expect more and better public services – and Labor provided
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Inflation is back, rate cuts are off the menu, and the Coalition are claiming that Labor’s “spending spree” is to blame.
Liberal staffers even handed out stickers blazoned with “Jimflation” to the Canberra press gallery this week. Tagline: “Chalmers’ creation wrecking the nation”.
