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Debate on the Cook Labor government's 2026-27 state budget, focusing on inflationary spending, household fees, and tax burdens.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Matter of Public Interest12 May 2026 ยท 9,596 words

Opposition condemns budget for inflationary spending; government defends cost-of-living measures and

Opposition criticises budget; government defends spending and attacks opposition's economic credibil

โ€œThis is the wrong budget in the wrong conditions at the wrong time.โ€

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Members who spoke

Brewer, SandraLove, ShaneMaynard, MichellePastorelli, DanielSaffioti, RitaZempilas, Basil
Topics
budgetinflationcost of livinghousinginfrastructure

Legislation Referenced

Bills
Treasurer's Advance Authorisation Bill 2027

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