The Budget Is Dealing With the Symptoms, Not the Source of the Problem

Critics say that this budget could lead to more inflationary pressure, which could lead to RBA hiking interest rates even more. The problem with the budget is it's dealing with the symptoms, not the source of the problem, which is excessive spending and it's adding $185 billion of spending. But Treasurer Angus Taylor there, and the Treasurer responded with a bit of a, no, mate, you're wrong. By taking seriously this inflation challenge, big investments in the supply side of the economy, responsible economic management,. banking 82% of the upward revision to revenue, and also making sure that our cost of living package is delivered over time in the most responsible way.