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The federal budget deficit forecast for this financial year has been slashed to just $1.1bn, all but guaranteeing Jim Chalmers will deliver back-to-back surpluses.In a move designed to ease inflationary pressures, the Mid-Year Economic and…

Adam Bandt has sensationally accused Anthony Albanese of caring more about missiles and tax cuts for the well-off than Australians struggling with the cost of living. In his address to the National Press club on Wednesday, the Greens leader…

More than one million Australians are likely to be left disappointed after the government hosed down expectations of a boost to welfare payments in the upcoming budget. A task force set up to provide advice to the Treasurer Jim Chalmers on…