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Two years of Labor’s failed policies and wrong priorities have left Australians worse off.

In these uncertain economic times, Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers will fail Australians yet again unless the Budget focuses on a back to basics economic agenda that:

Today’s quarterly Consumer Price Index (CPI) data confirms Australians are paying a high price for the Albanese Labor Government’s economic mismanagement.

CPI rose sharply by 1% in the March quarter, and core inflation – the RBA’s preferred measure – remains at 4%.

Reports today that the Treasurer asked his department for advice on changes to the stage three tax cuts as early as June 2022 raises serious questions about the Albanese Labor Government’s integrity and credibility.

Today’s increase in the unemployment rate to 3.8% is another worrying sign for Australians struggling with the cost-of-living crisis under the Albanese Government.