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Treasurer defends paid parental leave, signals cost of living relief ahead of Budget

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SBS World News Chief Political Correspondent, Anna Henderson sat down with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg ahead of the pre-election Federal Budget on Tuesday 29 March. The Treasurer promises the Government will use Tuesday’s Budget to try and alleviate cost of living pressures, including on the price of petrol - but won't yet say how.
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