Opinion

Albanese and Dutton dodge economic reality

Donald Trump warns Americans his tariffs may cause some temporary pain. Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are not even trying to level with Australian voters about the real cost of their spending.

Jennifer HewettColumnist

Apr 16, 2025 – 2.01pm

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The largesse being showered on Australian voters by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton puts the Easter bunny to shame. Even America’s boaster-in-chief, Donald Trump, concedes his tariffs may create some “short-term pain” for US consumers before the economy surges back GREATER and BETTER than ever before.

Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy.