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31 October 2026

The Issue: Former treasurer Joe Hockey’s warning for everyday Aussies: ‘Massive household problem’

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The Issue: Former treasurer Joe Hockey’s warning for everyday Aussies: ‘Massive household problem’

He is sounding the alarm just days before the Reserve Bank’s next interest rate decision.

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