Treasurer concedes Australia will pay interest on bonds held by Russia

Gerard Cockburn
Updated March 16 2022 - 2:50pm, first published 8:43pm
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Australia will continue to pay interest on government bonds held by Russia despite current sanctions designed to choke the country's finances.

Gerard Cockburn

Gerard Cockburn

Economics Reporter