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Australian Federal Budget 2022 - the AfterPay Budget - Vote Now Pay Later!

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Australian Federal Budget 2022 The AfterPay Budget  Vote Now Pay Later! Last night, Treasurer Josh Frydenburg delivered the Australian Federal Budget for the next 12 months. But in reality, with the election about to be announced – with an expected poll date of May 14, 2022, (the PM mentioned this date on 2GB this morning)  the budget's main aim is solely to get the Government to that date, and, they hope, elected, despite all polling indications, for a further term of Parliament.  The key elements announced and widely reported relate to what the Government calls 'cost of living' support. With costs rising over the last few years and significantly in the last few months due to rising fuel prices, supply issues and a lack of wage rises for most Australians, a 'correction' in the economy, with an easing of the financial pressure that many have been feeling over the last few years is desperately needed. So what has been offered and forecast?        $250 one-of