- Global financial bodies are reacting to various pressures, including higher interest rates, slow wage growth in Europe, and geopolitical factors like the Hormuz Strait.
- Conflict in the Middle East is driving inflation and cost increases, influencing central bank policy signals.
- The government is managing fiscal policy and economic recovery, which is dictated by the outcome of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
- Ministry of Finance advises government on economic strategy, citing external risks from Middle East conflict.
Treasury warns about Middle East war risks, prompting PM and Treasurer to discuss fuel subsidies.
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Updated Jul 27
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What happened
Treasury warns about Middle East war risks, prompting PM and Treasurer to discuss fuel subsidies.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Angus Taylor used the Parliamentary Budget Office to fund an excise cut amid Middle East oil price shocks and political opposition.Sub-event
PM and Treasurer discuss fuel subsidies amid rising Middle East war risks.1 source
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The entities involved
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Jim Chalmers
Australian politician (born 1978)
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Anthony Albanese
31st prime minister of Australia since 2022
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- abc.net.auAustralia should brace for war impact to get worse, Treasury warns