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The economy is in dire straits, and the govt needs to be honest about it

Critics say the report relies on optimistic productivity assumptions while inflation nears 4% and public debt tops $1 trillion, worsening pressure on households.

Summary by The Canberra Times
With public debt past $1 trillion and inflation near 4 per cent, CIS fellows warn the federal economic strategy risks entrenching a welfare state.

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The economy is in dire straits, and the govt needs to be honest about it

With public debt past $1 trillion and inflation near 4 per cent, CIS fellows warn the federal economic strategy risks entrenching a welfare state.

·Launceston, Australia
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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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