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Back to EpisodesFinance Minister confirms government looking for 'significant' savings in upcoming budget
Published 3 weeks ago
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Fresh inflation figures will mark another test of the federal government's economic management.
Prices rose higher than expected in the 12 months to December, prompting the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates earlier this month, as the opposition argues government spending is keeping inflation higher.
Plus, after the Prime Minister was evacuated from The Lodge after an alleged security incident, the Minister for Finance has reiterated calls to 'turn the temperature down' on public debates.
- GUEST: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance
- PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle