The Federal Budget takes centre stage

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The Federal Budget is to be handed down tomorrow night and all eyes are firmly fixated on what the Morrison Government might unveil ahead of the upcoming election, which is expected to be held in May. The big topic sitting front and centre leading into budget night is the cost of living. And crucially, how the government will ease the pressure on households.

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