Fed: Tough decisions coming up in Budget - Swan

AAP General News (Australia)
04-10-2008
Fed: Tough decisions coming up in Budget - Swan

A caution from WAYNE SWAN .. his first budget will contain some tough decisions ..

needed for the long-term economic health of the country.

The Treasurer says the government's central challenge is putting downwards pressure on inflation.

Mr SWAN's told ABC radio the government's got to invest in skills and education more
broadly .. and tackle infrastructure bottlenecks which are strangling our cities.

AAP RTV dep/rl/bart

KEYWORD: BUDGET SWAN (CANBERRA)

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