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Australia's Treasurer signals limited cost-of-living relief in May budget

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced that the government will not extend the fuel excise cut. He indicated that the upcoming May budget will offer limited relief for the cost of living. Chalmers stated the budget aims to be "helpful not harmful" regarding inflation and may include adjustments to negative gearing and capital gains tax for equity. AI

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Australia's Treasurer signals limited cost-of-living relief in May budget

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    🔴 BREAKING: Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers rules out extending fuel excise cut, signals limited cost-of-living relief in May budget. He says the budget will

    🔴 BREAKING: Australia’s Treasurer Jim Chalmers rules out extending fuel excise cut, signals limited cost-of-living relief in May budget. He says the budget will play a “helpful not harmful role” against inflation, while hinting at changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax…