FRom www.rossgittins.com: Ross Gittins notes that while voters criticise government spending in general, they resist when specific cuts are proposed.

Referencing Peter Dutton’s claims of wasteful spending, he notes that public service employment is historically low relative to the population.

Gittins argues that government spending, does not necessarily align with claims of inflationary irresponsibility, and Australia’s overall government expenditure remains among the lowest in the OECD.