Keeping a firm hand on the nation’s books and backing policies that grow the economy is essential for a county that can support Australia today, and future generations. Government has a job to do, but it must live within its means and not pass on debt to future generations for the costs of today. Currently government expenditure is too high, and we are borrowing from tomorrow. This driving inflation and keeping interest rates higher than they need be, and putting pressure on families and small businesses when they need it least. I’ll always work to ensure taxpayers get the best value from Canberra.