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Howard and Costello slam leaders on both sides of political divide

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Former prime minister John Howard and former treasurer Peter Costello slammed the Albanese government's financial mismanagement.

Mr Howard said the Budget was 'out of control' and investors would be increasingly wary of Australia 's credit rating.

Mr Costello also expressed concern about incoming US president Donald Trump 's controversial tariff plans.

The pair spoke on the release of their Cabinet papers from 2004 .

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