Government defends raise in interest rates

PM Anthony Albanese speaks during Question Time at Parliament

PM Anthony Albanese speaks during Question Time at Parliament Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH

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The first federal parliamentary sitting week continues, with the fallout from the Reserve Bank's decision to again raise interest rates fuelling most of the debate.

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