Over in Australia, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to hand down  the Albanese Government's newest Budget tonight.

This is the last Budget ahead of the upcoming federal election in May - so the pressure's on for Labor to outline their policy agenda. 

Australian correspondent Murray Olds outlines his predictions ahead of this evening's announcement.

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Over in Australia, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to hand down &nbsp;the Albanese Government's newest Budget tonight.
This is the last Budget ahead of the upcoming federal election in May - so the pressure's on for Labor to outline their policy agenda.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Murray Olds outlines his predictions ahead of this evening's announcement.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent speculates ahead of the 2025 Federal Budget

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