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‘Pure political pork’: government ends energy bill rebate as treasurer flags ‘difficult’ budget decisions

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Patrick Commins Economics editorDecember 8, 2025 at 08:47 AM
‘Pure political pork’: government ends energy bill rebate as treasurer flags ‘difficult’ budget decisions
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has indicated upcoming "difficult decisions" in the mid-year budget update. The government will not extend billions in energy bill rebates into the new year. This decision comes as the Reserve Bank considers potential interest rate hikes in 2025 due to a recent inflation rebound. The withdrawal of the power bill subsidies and the possibility of raised interest rates signal increasing pressure on national finances. These changes are expected to be detailed in next week's budget update.

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Reserve Bank 80% Jim Chalmers ×2100%

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Center-Left (-0.40)
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