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Jacob Shteyman and Zac de silva

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

The economic effects of a lasting Middle East war may be felt in Australia for years to come. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's economy could take a years-long hit from the war in the Middle East, latest forecasts show, as the Reserve Bank warns of a possible recession if inflation proves too hard to get down.

Government modelling predicts the nation's gross domestic product could be 0.6 per cent lower by 2027 if the conflict isn't resolved soon, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will reveal in a speech on Thursday.

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