The state of Albanese’s economy isn’t hidden in a report or buried in a fine-print budget. No, it’s flashing at you in an ad: “Pay for your fuel in 4 easy payments with Afterpay.” Four easy payments. For petrol. Four payments for the stuff that gets you to work, takes your kids to school, and keeps food on the shelves. That’s not progress. That’s desperation packaged as convenience.
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