Andrew Keller: Finance expert says the extra $4.8b of govt spending each year will put pressure on inflation, interest rates

Questions for the Government this morning, over whether its Budget could make the Government's balance sheet even worse. The Budget includes removal of $5 prescription fees, the introduction of 20 hours free early childcare for two-year-olds, and public transport discounts for under 25s. Finance Minister Grant Robertson is branding it a "back to basics" budget. But JMI Wealth Director Andrew Keller told Mike Hosking the $4.8 billion of extra Government spending each year will put pressure on inflation and interest rates. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.