Albanese under fire as Australians blame government for inflation

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism as new polling shows 40% of Australians blame the federal government for inflation spikes, more than double those attributing it to international factors. The discussion examines whether targeting interest rates remains effective for controlling inflation in 2026, with the Reserve Bank expected to increase the official cash rate despite only 33% of Australians holding mortgages. Additional topics include the Australian corporate watchdog's warning about Gen Z increasingly using AI and social media for financial advice, and the growing frustration with streaming service paywalls compared to the traditional video rental era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.