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Australia's Debt Levels at Their Highest Since the WWII | Midday News Bulletin 19 February 2026

Government debt will reach levels not seen since World War II by 2028 due to rising social, health, and education spending, warns the e61 Institute report.

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A new report showing Australia's debt levels at their highest since the Second World War, Regret from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over Instagram's slow progress in detecting underage users, An upset for Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Australia's debt levels at their highest since the WWII | Midday News Bulletin 19 February 2026

A new report showing Australia's debt levels at their highest since the Second World War, Regret from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg over Instagram's slow progress in detecting underage users, An upset for Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Australia set for highest government debt levels since World War II

Australia will cease to be a low-debt country and be more vulnerable in a future crisis without a combination of spending restraint and tax reform, a new report has warned.

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