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Andrew Leigh, Shadow assistant treasurer

“We have net debt more than doubling since the Liberals came to office. It's just hit a record high, some $350 billion.”

RMIT ABC Fact Check rated this: Yes, but more to it

RMIT ABC Fact Check says: Yes, Dr Leigh's claim is correct, but there's more to it. The Government's monthly financial statements show net debt has doubled over the Coalition's two terms in government — from $174.6 billion in September 2013, whe…