A $9.3 surplus, then years of deficits - our experts on the Budget’s aim to ease living costs while avoiding an inflation sugar rush.  

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This episode of The Front is produced and presented by Claire Harvey, and recorded and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Lia Tsamoglou, Matt Condon, Josh Burton and Jasper Leak.