Both sides of the government are playing us. In fact, the only real metaphor that fits is the very obvious act of cheating witnessed on a cricket field.
Good government is addicted to cashing in on our vices
Bill Shorten may have waged a war against cancer, however, our government has long cashed in on our smoking habit.
Poor wage growth means interest rates could be low for a long time
The economy might be approaching the borders of crisis, but there’s certainly a silver lining of interest.
Government timing tricks hide the real budget story
The budget may be short on shock and surprise, but don’t immediately assume that we slipped the noose. There’s something else going on.