Opinion

Coalition government will go back to basics on fiscal responsibility

Economic theory and empirical evidence demonstrates that a responsible approach to managing the nation’s budget is a prerequisite for prosperity.

Jane HumeShadow finance spokeswoman

Jan 13, 2025 – 5.00am

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In April 2022, Anthony Albanese proclaimed to Australians, “I’ll say this very clearly. [Australians] will be better off under a Labor government.”

His approach would be a new style of economic management, what Jim Chalmers called “capitalism after the crises”.

Senator Jane Hume is Shadow Minister for Finance. Connect with Jane on Facebook and Twitter.

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