Australian budget curbs spending but dodges reform

Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Governor Philip Lowe agree on the threat from inflation

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  • Prices are rising
  • Food
  • Transport
  • Housing
  • Government curbs spending
  • Spending categories
  • Fiscal rebuilding
  • Public reaction
  • Long-term risks are growing
  • Social services
  • Ageing population
  • Climate resilience
  • Tax reform unavoidable
  • Windfall tax would be popular
  • Multinationals

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