CANBERRA, ACT, Sept. 22 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
Tom Steinfort:
Stung by falling birth rates, soaring lifespans and an AI revolution, Australia is bracing for the most radical economic shake up in a generation, and debt and deficits seemingly for eternity. For more, we are joined by Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Good to see you, Treasurer.
For me, when this forecast of the next 40years came out, there were some alarm bells ringing because of deficits pretty much as far as the eye can see here. When will someone start taking responsibility for paying off Australia's credit card bill?
Jim Chalmers:
I'm happy to answer that question, Tom, but first of all can I just say congratulations to you and Sylvia for...