Higher inflation, less growth, more unemployment: Chalmers issues budget warning
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-20 11:40 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has admitted the country is facing higher inflation, lower economic growth and a likely increase in unemployment, with next month’s budget and the broader economy held hostage to how quickly the war against Iran is resolved.
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