Dutton under pressure to give MPs ‘anything to sell’ to voters as cost-of-living budget looms

Some inside the Coalition are concerned about a perceived lack of economic policies – a suggestion that makes shadow treasurer Angus Taylor bristleGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSee all our Australian election 2025 coveragePeter Dutton will face internal pressure to match any cost-of-living relief offered in next week’s federal budget as Coalition MPs hope to neutralise a potentially potent Labor attack during the campaign.Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget on 25 March is widely tipped to include some support for households, including another round of $300 energy rebates.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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Dutton under pressure to give MPs ‘anything to sell’ to voters as cost-of-living budget looms

Some inside the Coalition are concerned about a perceived lack of economic policies – a suggestion that makes shadow treasurer Angus Taylor bristle

Peter Dutton will face internal pressure to match any cost-of-living relief offered in next week’s federal budget as Coalition MPs hope to neutralise a potentially potent Labor attack during the campaign.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ budget on 25 March is widely tipped to include some support for households, including another round of $300 energy rebates.

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