Budget to prioritise savings over spending amid inflation concerns
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-05-03 22:30 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Billions in extra revenue generated by high-priced commodities like oil and gas because of the war against Iran will be saved rather than spent as the Albanese government seeks to quell inflationary pressures that are poised to force another interest rate rise from the Reserve Bank.
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