The Frontbench exposes what's really happening behind closed doors at Parliament House. Join Political Editor Peter van Onselen and Reporter Nicholas Comino each Tuesday as they tell you who's winning, who's losing, the drama behind the scenes and how the big decisions in Canberra affect you. In this episode, Peter and Nicholas discuss the political fallout from rising interest rates, noting the irony of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Labor movement blaming Reserve Bank Governor Michelle Bullock for an economic situation largely fuelled by government spending and stagnant productivity. They also explore the strained relationship between Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers, pointing out how the PM seems to be distancing himself from Chalmers ahead of potential economic trouble. Finally, they delve into Albanese's recent pattern of bending the truth regarding community grants and why his behaviour makes him similar to a famous character from the iconic sitcom Seinfeld.
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