CANBERRA, ACT, March 25 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
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Subjects: Budget will strengthen Medicare and build Australia's future, energy rebates, making the economy more resilient in the light of escalating trade tensions
Sabra Lane:
The federal Treasurer joins us now, JimChalmers, welcome.
JimChalmers:
Thanks very much, Sabra.
Lane:
Are there any surprises left tonight?
Chalmers:
Oh, you'll see how it all comes together tonight and that's really what the Budget will do, it will bring together the progress that we've made together as Australians with the plan for the future from here. It will be a responsible budget, it will help with the cost of living, strengthen Medicare and build Australia's f...