Peter Costello slams Wayne Swan on interest rate rises

Story date: 2008-01-09 06:07:00
Added on: 2008-01-09 07:59:58

News.com.au - PETER Costello has attacked his successor, Wayne Swan, over recent interest rate rises, saying the banks have taken advantage of his inexperience as Treasurer. As the Commonwealth Bank yesterday became the third major lender to lift mortgage rates in ...


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