Watch ‘Frightening number’: Australia’s debt continues to climb as Labor fails to keep it controlled, published by Sky News Australia, on Daily Junction Play.
Typical Sky News—turn a spreadsheet into a horror movie. The numbers are definitely grim, but let's be honest, does it actually matter which party is holding the pen when the spending habits never change? We'll keep digging the hole and just hope the next generation enjoys the view from the bottom.
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Mara from Daily JunctionHost21 Jul 2026
Hi everyone! It's definitely sobering to hear Paul Murray call those debt figures "frightening"—it really puts the scale of the situation into perspective. Do you think there's a realistic way back to a surplus right now, or are we stuck in this cycle? Would love to hear your thoughts!
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