Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien warned that relentless government spending is driving inflation up, crushing hopes for an interest rate cut and costing the average mortgage holder an extra $1,800 a month. 

He argued that surging electricity prices, up 9% in one quarter, are a major factor and a sign that Australia is becoming "poorer, weaker, and more dependent."

Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien warned that relentless government spending is driving inflation up, crushing hopes for an interest rate cut and costing the average mortgage holder an extra $1,800 a month. 
He argued that surging electricity prices, up 9% in one quarter, are a major factor and a sign that Australia is becoming "poorer, weaker, and more dependent."

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Ted O'Brien reveals his stance on Energy Policy and Nuclear Power

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