Angus Taylor slams $1 trillion debt benchmark as interest costs surge

from 2GB Afternoons with Michael McLaren · host 2GB

Australia's net national debt officially ticked past the historic $1 trillion milestone today, sparking sharp criticism over out-of-control government spending. Angus Taylor warned that massive annual interest bills will ultimately drive up inflation and leave future generations paying the price.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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