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I’m a Federal Treasurer, get me out of here!

Scott Morrison has bricked himself into a corner on property, with the only answer to the crisis out of his control | WATCH

James KirbyJames Kirby
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9:25AMMarch 09, 2017.
Updated 5:40PMMarch 09, 2017

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has bricked himself into a corner on property by ruling out many of the best solutions available. Now, he’s left hoping that institutions beyond his control can do what the government has been unwilling or unable to: take some heat out of the housing market. Watch the video.

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James KirbyAssociate Editor - Wealth

James Kirby, Associate Editor-Wealth, is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists. James hosts The Australian’s twice-weekly Money Puzzle podcast.He is a regular commentator on radio and television, the author of several business biographies and has served on the Walkley Awards Advisory BoardHe was a co-founder and managing editor at Business Spectator and Eureka Report and has previously worked at the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. Since January 2025 James is a director of Ecstra, the financial literacy foundation.

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