Jim Chalmers says he will make the ‘right decisions’ on stage-three tax cuts
by Sarah Martin from World news | The Guardian on (#64BEK)
Treasurer says while the government's policy has not yet changed any responsible government' would be looking at global economic pressures
The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, says he is prepared to make the right decisions" even if they are politically difficult, preparing the ground for changes to the stage three tax cuts in the October budget.
Pointing to a worsening global economic outlook and a probable" recession in the United States, Chalmers said the government would be guided by what was responsible, affordable and sustainable as it finalised the budget due in three weeks' time.
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