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Fact Check: Joe Hockey correct on Australia's debt, spending
Publisher
Liberal Party of Australia
Government expenditure
Public debt
Australia
Description
Treasurer Joe Hockey claims the previous Labor government left Australia with the fastest growth in spending and the third highest growth in debt among 17 top surveyed countries by the International Monetary Fund.
Verdict: Correct
Publication Details
Copyright:
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2014
License type:
All Rights Reserved
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
26 May 2020
