There’s an old saying which goes “desperate times call for desperate measures”. 

It means actions which may seem extreme in normal times are appropriate during adversity. 

It could be fairly argued now is such a time. 

Imagine the pressure on Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg as he prepares to release the horror year Budget next Tuesday. 

There is little or no doubt he is preparing to unleash an unprecedented amount of spending.  

He has no choice.