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What Avril Lavigne can teach Treasurer Jim Chalmers ahead of federal budget

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil productivity measures in Tuesday's budget, with Westpac chief economist Luci Ellis warning governments must reduce regulatory complexity rather than add spending. Ellis cited excessive red tape requiring business approvals from multiple agencies, arguing the government should "get out of the way" to boost economic efficiency.

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