‘Fiscal hole’ stoush shows need for independent policy-costing body
A former Australian Treasury official says the confusing accusations about ‘above and below the line' would have put many voters off.
Jason Walls Wed, 06 Sep 2017
A former Australian Treasury official says the "fiscal hole" stoush has potentially confused many voters, demonstrating the need for a body that independently costs political parties’ spending plans.
But former Reserve Bank head of financial markets Michael Reddell is adamant the status quo is