Australian Government Accused of Spending To Hide Economic Slump
Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey says government spending and handouts propped up the economy in the June quarter as it begins to slow down.
Government spending and cash handouts are underpinning the economy while businesses cope with the onset of onerous taxes such as the carbon and mining imposts, Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey says.
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