Economy
Cost of living and interest rates challenge budget optimism
The government is set to present its State Budget proposal next week, which reportedly relies on optimistic economic forecasts despite ongoing pressures from the cost of living and current interest rate levels.
Why it matters
While the government's budget proposal is a political document, its final version will dictate the tax, social benefit, and public service policies that will impact your household income and living costs in the coming year.ExpressoRead original ↗
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