Labor minister admits team leaking against Chalmers
Environment Minister Watt publicly called for an end. He wanted colleagues to stop undermining Treasurer Chalmers. This concerns Labor's economic record.
Environment Minister Murray Watt has admitted this. The Albanese government's team is usually unified.
But it has been leaking. It has been undermining Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
Watt asked for this to stop. Chalmers faces criticism inside caucus.
It is about Labor's spending levels. The Reserve Bank is raising interest rates.
They do this to fight inflation. Watt told reporters Chalmers is doing a great job in very difficult economic times.
The tensions have shown up in newspaper stories. These stories showed rifts over fiscal policy.
Watt said he took the responsibility seriously. It meant supporting government policies.
And supporting each other. Especially during hard times.
- Murray Watt
- Environment Minister
- Treasurer Jim Chalmers
- Target of leaking
- Anthony Albanese
- Prime Minister
- Labor's spending levels and inflation
- Main criticism
Why it mattersPublic cracks are showing in Labor's united front. These appear weeks before the budget. The party is breaking apart over economic management.
AustraliaA divided government during economic strain could undermine confidence in Labor's handling of interest rates and inflation, affecting voters' trust before the next election.
