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23 October 2026

Australian treasurer says opponents want higher inflation for political gain

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Australian treasurer says opponents want higher inflation for political gain

In a Canberra Playbook Podcast interview Jim Chalmers accused Liberals of wanting Australians to suffer, as their path back to power.

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