Treasurer warns Middle East uncertainty casting shadow over Australian economy | ABC NEWS
The Treasurer has warned Australia’s economy is hostage to the war in Iran with the uncertainty playing havoc with next month’s budget.
But Jim Chalmers insists it will still be one of reform, flagging long-awaited changes to property tax breaks.
He’s also revealed where most of the savings will be made.
National Affairs Correspondent Jane Norman reports.
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