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Australia's 2025 Budget Proposes Tax Cuts Amid Eased Inflation

Australia’s Labor government proposed tax cuts for low-income earners in the 2025 budget as inflation eases, but significant deficits persist.

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Updated: Mar 26th, 2025, 3:53 AM ET

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In the 2025 budget, Australia's Labor government proposed modest tax cuts targeting low-income earners, effectively lowering the tax rate from 16% to 14% over two years. This initiative coincides with a positive trend, as the headline inflation rate dropped to 2.4% in February, raising hopes for potential interest rate cuts. However, the government is still facing challenges, including projected deficits, criticism from opposition leaders, and debate about insufficient reforms to address inflation and corporate tax policies. Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasized the need for fiscal relief while opposition figures highlighted the modest nature of the proposed tax cuts.

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