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A surprise rate hike ahead of the budget

Published 3 May 2023, 10:07 am
The Federal Government has found itself sandwiched between a largely unexpected interest rate hike and the looming federal budget. The Reserve Bank is warning its attempts to tackle inflation will result in some job losses.
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