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Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Federal budget improves in red-hot economy

Addressing cost-of-living pressures is expected to be a core element of the federal budget. (AAP)

A stronger-than-expected economy, a falling unemployment rate to historic lows and a commodity price boom as the result of the Russia-Ukraine war has the revenue dollars rolling in for Josh Frydenberg's fourth budget.

The treasurer will present the budget on Tuesday, and just days out from Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling what is expected to be a difficult federal election for his government, if opinion polls are to be believed.

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