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Chalmers says Budget will make 'hard decisions'

BY ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026 12:36PM

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the Federal Budget will focus on savings, boosting productivity and investment, and delivering tax cuts.

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