Economists weigh in on 2022 Federal Budget claiming it could spark early rate hike

Gerard Cockburn
Updated March 30 2022 - 5:13pm, first published 5:00pm
Josh Frydenberg at the National Press Club on Wednesday. Picture: Keegan Carroll
Josh Frydenberg at the National Press Club on Wednesday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The federal government's near $9 billion stimulus package could drive up inflation and prompt a speedier rate hike by the central bank.

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Gerard Cockburn

Gerard Cockburn

Economics Reporter

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