Treasurer delivers grim forecast as he touts 'ambitious' tax reform
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Source: 9News
Published: 2026-03-19 19:53 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Australia, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned the Iran war is threatening to drive inflation towards 5 per cent and wipe billions of dollars from Australia, but said it was why he would deliver bold budget reforms.In a pre-budget speech this afternoon, Chalmers said new Treasury scenarios forecast inflation to reach from high 4 per cent if oil prices stay at $US100 a barrel to 5.5 per cent if prices continue to rise to $US120."It means the prospect of inflation peaking in the
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