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May 2023
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Australia delivers its first budget surp...

Bbc World Service
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Australia is setting up the final touches to its annual budget statement. It's projected to record a $4 billion surplus this financial year. The government will also set aside millions for wage rises for care workers and extend financial support for single parents, while banking most of the savings to put budgets on a more sustainable footing. (Picture: The ... Show More
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