Josh Frydenberg announces ‘targeted’ cost of living measures ahead of federal budget
by Sarah Martin Chief political correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#5X710)
Treasurer says crisis level' spending must stop amid Australia's improving economic conditions
The treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, says improved economic conditions will allow the government to deliver a targeted" cost of living package in this month's budget, while gradually improving the budget bottom line.
In the traditional pre-budget speech to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday, Frydenberg will set out how the 29 March budget will mark a return to normal budget settings as Australia emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic, warning that crisis level" spending must stop.
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