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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Olivia Ireland

'What was the alternative?': Treasurer defends government spending

National Press Club 30th March 2022- The Hon. Josh Frydenberg address at the Great Hall. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Keeping taxes low is what makes the Coalition different from Labor says Treasurer Josh Frydenberg at Wednesday's National Press Club post budget address.

The Treasurer accepted the Coalition had spent more in recent times due to the unprecedented nature of the coronavirus pandemic and war in Ukraine and argued these crises required further spending.

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