Sunrise host Nat Barr engaged in a heated exchange with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding the country’s cost-of-living crisis. During a live interview on the show, Barr confronted Albanese over reports of children resorting to stealing school lunches due to financial hardship. Barr connected this issue to the recent decision by the Reserve Bank to pause interest rate increases and questioned how the prime minister felt about this situation occurring under his leadership. Albanese acknowledged the impact of global inflation and stated that the government is working to make a difference, highlighting positive indicators such as job growth, surplus increase, and lower inflation. However, Barr persisted and highlighted the financial strain faced by Australians with mortgages. She pointed out that while retail spending is up, those with mortgages are the ones bearing the brunt. Barr questioned Albanese’s message to the Reserve Bank. Albanese admitted that this was a difficult situation and emphasized the need for fiscal policy to align with monetary policy. He mentioned the government’s initiatives to manage relief plans and avoid giving the Reserve Bank reasons for further interest rate increases. Albanese welcomed the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold rates, considering the declining inflation and the surplus exceeding initial predictions. Earlier in the show, Barr also interviewed Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neill, raising similar concerns over the cost-of-living crisis and asking if the government is doing enough. O’Neill acknowledged the challenges people are facing and highlighted the government’s efforts to address the cost of living through measures such as childcare packages and payment increases. However, she admitted that these actions may not completely solve the problems and acknowledged that these issues are not exclusive to Australia but are being experienced globally. O’Neill expressed the government’s commitment to responsible budget management and striking a balance between economic stability and assisting families during these difficult times.
Nat Barr, Sunrise host, confronts PM over allegations of children stealing school lunches to survive: ‘You must take responsibility’
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