Opposition Leader Peter Dutton delivers his budget reply speech

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers after delivering the budget speech in Parliament House on Tuesday.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers arrives at Parliament House on budget day.

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Finance Minister Katy Gallagher,Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese last Friday.

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Supermarkets are bracing themselves for the ACCC pricing inquiry to land.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is seen alongside the Member for Dunkley,Jodie Belyea,during a press conference during a visit to Heather Hill Football club at Bruce Park in Frankston on Sunday,16 March 2025. Photo THE AGE/ LUIS ENRIQUE ASCUI

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A Citizenship ceremony in 2025.

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers

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Prime Minister,Anthony Albanese and Minister Chris Bowen

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