The silliest thing is what the government wants people to spend it on. They are encouraging buying consumer appliances etc, and are worried that some people might squander it on beer and pokies. Thing is, if you buy a new TV most of the money goes offshore straight away, but if you buy beer and gamble, the money stays in Australia a little longer.
I'm off to help the economy
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Seriously, if Kevin thinks Australia can single-handedly spend its way out of a global recession, he's dreaming.