Up Late: Any cash handout from Chalmers will only be swallowed up by the mortgage

Up Late: Any cash handout from Chalmers will only be swallowed up by the mortgage

In tonight’s show, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers reportedly set to announce a $200 – $300 cash splash for every worker, Ben Harvey explains why the federal budget handout won’t do any favours for homeowners, with Jim’s pocket money only likely to boost inflation driving up interest rates on top of Tuesday’s latest 0.25% hike.

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