Treasury's impossible task: Prepare a budget as oil shock unfolds
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Source: ABC News
Published: 2026-04-27 04:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, World News, Business & Economy
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If the Strait of Hormuz is still closed by June, policymakers like Treasurer Jim Chalmers will face tough decisions. (ABC News: Luke Stephenson)
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