No scorched earth: Chalmers promises budget spending as economy slows
06-05-2024 14:30 via smh.com.au

No scorched earth: Chalmers promises budget spending as economy slows

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is poised to deliver a second successive budget surplus, but deficits in coming years to support the economy.
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