Published 1 day ago • loading... • Updated 1 day agoShow Less IconTreasurer Jim Chalmers says debt would be even worse if the other mob was still in Summary by Australian Financial ReviewWithout self-imposed discipline, the red numbers will continue, especially as Labor continues to seek and spend money it does not have. And boasting about it.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight1Search IconSort IconAustralian Financial ReviewLean RightFactualityOwnershipTreasurer Jim Chalmers says debt would be even worse if the other mob was still inWithout self-imposed discipline, the red numbers will continue, especially as Labor continues to seek and spend money it does not have. And boasting about it.1 day ago·Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right1Center0Last Updated20 hours agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageAustralian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia 1 day ago on Thursday, August 20, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsJim Chalmers Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsJim Chalmers Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All