The brutal retail politics behind the inflation fight

Relations between the Albanese government and the Reserve Bank of Australia are at an unprecedented low. Only one thing will ease the tension.

Phillip CooreyPolitical editor

Sep 6, 2024 – 6.00pm

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im Chalmers remembers fondly when he worked as an adviser to treasurer Wayne Swan and the Labor government, through increased spending, just managed to avoid a recession.

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Phillip CooreyPolitical editorPhillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence.