Chief Economist Leith van Onselen joined Tom Elliott to discuss comments made by former Prime Minister John Howard about Australia's 'bloated' and 'lazy' public service.

<p>Chief Economist Leith van Onselen joined Tom Elliott to discuss comments made by former Prime Minister John Howard about Australia's 'bloated' and 'lazy' public service.</p>

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