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Budget 2023 at a glance: major measures, cuts and spends

  • Written by Justin Bergman, Senior Deputy Politics + Society Editor
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his second budget with a heavy focus on cost-of-living relief for Australians who are struggling due to persistently high inflation and rising interest rates.

While Chalmers says the economy should continue to create jobs and unemployment is expected to remain historically low,...

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