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Australia on a budget balancing beam

Australia on a budget balancing beam

Australians love a good debate. This past couple of weeks has provided Aussies with something new to talk about. There is chatter everywhere about the big 'B' word : The Budget 2014/15. It is very easy to become overwhelmed and swept away in the media hype and in the commotion different groups are causing over some decisions that have been made. .

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