Economic management a recurring theme as Treasurer fine tunes pandemic budget

07 February 2022

Strong economic management during the pandemic is now a constant theme as Treasurer Josh Frydnberg finetunes the March 29 Federal Budget. At the same time, business groups are rolling out their pre-budget submissions.

Peter Ryan OAM interview with Melina Morrison on the BCCM’s push to restore local manufacturing especially in regional Australia.

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