Opposition ‘voted for higher inflation’ in Australia: Jim Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has slammed the Opposition for “voting for higher inflation” in Australia when they voted against the government’s cost-of-living package. “Our cost-of-living policies are designed to put downward pressure on inflation,” Mr Chalmers said during Question Time on Tuesday. “Since the middle of last year, electricity prices have gone up about 3.5 per cent. “If they had their way … electricity prices would’ve gone up more than 18 per cent. “When they voted against our cost-of-living help, they voted for higher inflation in our economy.”