Frydenberg promises cost-of-living relief in pre-election Budget

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he understands the pain Australians are facing at the petrol bowser, and Tuesday’s budget will provide relief.

Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Source: AAP

But Mr Frydenberg would not be drawn on whether the government is prepared to freeze or reduce the 

44 cents per litre fuel excise.

“I recognise that cost of living is the number one topic around the kitchen tables of Australians right now,” Mr Frydenberg told SBS World News.

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