EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 5 MIN
No surpises, no lolly scrambles - Budget 2026 at a glance
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No surprises, no rabbits out of the hat, no lolly scrambles... The finance minister has preached the importance of fiscal discipline and sustainability as her third Budget points to an earlier - if fragile - return to surplus. The Budget's focus is on money for core services like health, infrastructure, and education, with a promise better times are ahead, if the country can smile through the pain first. Giles Dexter reports.
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