CANBERRA, ACT, March 25 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
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Subjects: the federal Budget, cost-of-living help, strengthening Medicare, building Australia's future
JimChalmers:
Tonight's Budget will be a responsible budget. It will help with the cost of living, strengthen Medicare and build Australia's future. We know that cost of living is front of mind for most Australians, and it will be absolutely front and centre tonight in our Budget. Our economic plan is all about ensuring more Australians are working, earning more and keeping more of what they earn. And that's the motivation behind the cost of living help that people will see in tonight's Budget.
The Budget is about strengthening Medicare and the ...