Anthony Albanese has ‘no understanding' of the struggles of small business
Anthony Albanese and top business leaders discussed the major economic and political issues facing the nation at Australia's Economic Outlook 2025, hosted by Laura Jayes.
'Small businesses are going out the door like never before,' Mr Wallace told Sky News host Danica De Giorgio.
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