Heather du Plessis-Allan DrivePaul Bloxham: HSBC chief economist ahead of Australia's 2024 Budget
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to deliver the 2024 Budget tonight, and economists are raising their eyebrows at some promises.
The reworked stage 3 tax cuts and energy bill relief are expected to be included in a set of nationwide cost-of-living support measures, but Chalmers is insistent they won't fuel inflation.
HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham is sceptical these measures won't add to Australia's inflation woes.
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