Albanese cruises as budget discipline barely rates with voters
“Cuts” is always a dirty word during an election campaign. But its increasing resonance underscores an increasingly scant regard for the need to address debt and deficit.
Tony Abbott and Joe Hockey’s 2014 budget, fabled or otherwise, is playing a lead role in this election campaign because of its controversial attempts at budget repair.
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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com
