The Age ·general ·1 hour ago

Government faces crucial budget week as national mood hits historic lows

Australia's government faces a critical week with a federal budget Tuesday and opposition reply speech Thursday, as national mood hits historic lows. Treasurer Jim Chalmers must convince voters the budget addresses broken promises while Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock's rate rise undermines government economic credibility. Trump's global instability and recession fears compound voter anger beyond COVID-era pessimism levels.

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