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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Elias Visontay

Jim Chalmers’ 2025 budget speech abridged and annotated – the economy is OK and we’re heading into an election

Speaker – this budget builds on the progress we’ve made, together. It’s a plan to help with the cost of living.

Cost of living is the first thing mentioned … but you would hope it’s more than just a plan.

With two new tax cuts, and higher wages – more bulk billing, and more help with electricity bills. Cheaper medicines and less student debt.

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