The Albanese Government's approach to infrastructure funding ahead of the May 2026 Federal Budget is becoming increasingly clear: delivery over expansion, discipline over ambition. In a recent interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher described the upcoming budget as "challenging," pointing to persistent inflation pressures, global instability, and the need to align policy with the Reserve Bank's increasing rates.
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