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23 October 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers forced to downgrade Australia's growth forecast, warns of higher unemployment in major speech
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned Australia faces a higher unemployment and slower growth as higher inflation and interest rates eat away at living standards.
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