Coming or going? Turnbull does the headline splits

Sometimes it is hard to decide if pollies actually lose track of the fine detail in their interviews or if they are merely cynical media pleasers of the moment.

Malcolm Turnbull provided a wry grin with these recent articles about teh economy, both published on the same day. 

Don't be scrooge-like. Don't spend up.

Because our economy will not really be affected by the American slowdown. Because the American slowdown affects the Australian economy.

Talk about having a bob each way!

 

Govt does need to cut spending: Turnbull
Sydney Morning Herald - Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Opposition treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull said the government will be able to achieve that figure without really trying. "I think that is baked-in, ...

 

Turnbull warns on 'overdoing' Budget cuts
ABC Online - Australia
Treasury spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says any cuts may have a more dramatic effect than intended, because they could compound the effect of a slowdown in the ...