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Be alert, not alarmed, about Australia's high household debt
Another day, another dire warning that Australian households are about to crumple under the crushing weight of debt.
Jessica Irvine is a senior economics writer for Fairfax Media.
Another day, another dire warning that Australian households are about to crumple under the crushing weight of debt.
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