Uneducated economist here, but why do the Libs (I'm looking at the NSW LNP ATM) like selling public assets to build more infrastructure instead of going into further debt? Govt debt is a lot different to personal debt so the same rules don't apply.
I understand their S&P ratings may go down which means their interest rate may go up but I see govt debt as justified if it means increased infrastructure spending whilst still owning all of the public infrastructure.
The problem though is the likes of Murdock and nine media with their friendly reporting towards the liberals. No party is perfect but it’s the reporting that’s letting Australians down.